Nine-year-old killed after being run over by lorry in Dayagama

A nine-year-old girl died after being run over by a lorry while crossing the road in Dayagama last evening.  

The girl succumbed to injuries after being admitted to the Dayagama Hospital.

The deceased named Anthony Rukshani is a resident of Dayagama.

Post-mortem examinations will be carried out today.

The lorry driver was also admitted to the Nuwara Eliya hospital after being beaten up by the crowd gathered around the scene.

Dayagama Police is investigating.