
A 49-year-old man died after a mound of earth collapsed in the Batugoda area of Alawatugoda.
Investigations have revealed that the earth mound collapsed while he was digging a foundation pit for a house under construction.
The victim was rescued and rushed to the Akurana Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on admission, police said.
The deceased has been identified as a resident of Alawatugoda, police said.
The body has been placed at the Kandy Hospital morgue, while Alawatugoda Police are conducting further investigations into the incident.



















