Wallewatte Building Collapse: One Person Died-Building Was Reported As Not Met With The Required Standards

A person who got injured and hospitalized due to the

collapse of storied building "Excellancy"  in Wellawatte this morning (18)had succumbed to his injuries in the Colombo National Hospital.

Up to now twenty three persons have been admitted to the South Colombo Teaching Hospital in Colombo
and Colombo National Hospital for treatment.

Two vehicles parked near the collapsed building at the time were damaged and the Savoy Cinema Hall authorities had taken steps to remove the persons in the hall for safety concerns soon after the collapse.

According to the National Constructions Association the collapsed building situated near Savoy cinema hall has been reported as not upto the required standard.Due to this situation residents of the area  have protested against the construction work of the building many times sources said.

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An Airline Worker Was Arrested With Rs.35 Million Worth Jewelry Illegally Smuggled To The Country

Sri Lanka Customs Officer have arrested a 27 year old Airline  Worker who illegally smuggled  six kilos and five hundred grammes of Jewelry to the country in Paliyagoda area this morning(18).

The suspect arrived in Katunyake ,Bandaranaike International Airport this morning through  a Sri Lankan Airlines Flight from Kulalampur,Malaysia .He was later arrested as per an information received on him.

The estimated value of the stock of Jewelry taken into custody in possession of the suspect is around Rs.35 million according to the Customs.

Customs Officers are currently questioning the suspect.

Wellawatte Building Collapse- Still Four Persons Missing And Twenty One Were Hospitalized

Due to the collapse of the five storied building under construction near the Savoy Cinema Hall in Wellawatte this morning (18) around Twenty One  persons have been injured and admitted to the South Colombo Teaching Hospital in Kalubowila and Colombo National Hospital up to now it has been reported.

One person trapped inside the collapsed building has been saved and hospitalized this evening and  four persons still reported as missing due to the incident Police have stated.

Rescue operations in search of the missing continues.

Sixteen Passangers Were Injured And Hospitalized After The Bus They Were In Fallen Down A Precipice

Sixteen passengers were injured and hospitalized as the the Private Bus they were travelling in fallen down a 35 feet deep precipice between Nuwara Eliya and Pattiapola areas this evening(18).

The injured were admitted to the Nuwara-Eliya Base Hospital for treatment.The condition  of the injured passengers is not serious it has been revealed.

The accident occurred when the Bus driver tried to close opened front door of the bus and as a result lost the control of the vehicle.

Roads In And Around Colombo Were Blocked Due To The Collapse Of Trees -Heavy Traffic Reported

Due to the collapse of trees to the roads and railway tracks and flooded roads in and around Colombo as a result of heavy showers and strong winds  caused heavy traffic since this afternoon(18) in and around Colombo.

Several roads in and around Colombo including Lotus Road in Colombo Fort,Bullers Road near the BMICH,near the Fire Brigade Office in Maradana ,Tractor Corporation Junction in Fort were blocked due to the collapsed trees.

Police have advised the motorists to use an alternative routes due to this situation.

Meanwhile the train services in Kelanithissa Railway Track had suspended as a result of a tree collapsed between Nugegoda and Pangiriwatte areas.The removing of the tree collapsed on the rail track is currently underway it has been revealed.

Four Vehicles Damaged Due To The Collapse Of Vesak Pandal-Twenty Houses Have Been Damaged As A Result Of Heavy Showers And Winds

Around four vehicles have been damaged due to the collapse of Vesak Pandal built in Kiribathgoda City(Western Province)this evening(18) as a result of the heavy showers and strong winds prevailing in and around Colombo. 

No one was injured due to the incident it has been reported.

Meanwhile Due to the Heavy showers and strong winds prevailing in around 20 houses were damaged in Subuthipura,Battaramulle today(18).The roofs of some houses were severely damaged according to the reports.

In another instance Police have today removed Motor vehicles parked  near the Vesak Pandal built in Maharagama City as it has been revealed that there's a risk of collapsing the pandal.