Friday, April 14, 2017

A 12 Year Old Boy Confirmed As Dead And 12 Injured Due To Collapsing Of Meethotamulle Garbage Dump

A 12 year old child has been confirmed
as  dead and 12 other injured persons  had been admitted to the Colombo National Hospital for treatment following the collapse of a section of the Meethotamulle Garbage Dump this evening (14) according to the latest reports.

Angry residents in the area had set fire a backo mechine stationed on the garbage dump and Airforce have used a bell-212 helicopter to douse the fire it has been revealed .

Rescue efforts are continuing in search of the survivors according to the Police .

Pix courtasy of my friend 

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