One youth has died while 09 others sustained injuries in an accident that took place near a paddy field in Thotagamuwa, Matale early this morning (08).
It was reported that a jeep had crashed into a tree after turning off the road as its driver lost control of the vehicle.
All 10 individuals, 09 youths including the driver, who were inside the vehicle were rushed to the Matale Hospital, where one of succumbed to injuries.
The deceased has been identified as a 19-year-old who was residing in Palapathwala in Thotagamuwatta.
The group had been returning from a get-together at a hotel in Palapathwala.
All the teens, including the deceased, had sat for the 2022 G.C.E. Advanced Level examination.
Matale Police is conducting further investigations into the incident.
Source By themorning.lk
