A Three Wheeler Caught Fire And Completely Destroyed In Selawathurai Area

A Three Wheeler travelling to Selawathurai in

Mannar had caught fire and completely destroyed at Ariyalkottai in Selawathurai road this evening (06) it has been reported.

No one was injured due to the incident and Selawathurai Police believes a technical defsult of the Three Wheeler may have caused the fire.

Police are currently investigating on the incident.

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