Sri Lanka, Nov. 22 -- One person has been confirmed dead, four others have been hospitalised, and several remain trapped following the landslide near Ganetenna Junction in Kadugannawa, along the Colombo-Kandy main road.

Hospital sources confirmed that four individuals trapped in the landslide have been rescued and admitted to Mawanella Hospital.

Meanwhile, it is reported that rescue operation are ongoing to rescue several other persons trapped under the rubble.

The landslide reportedly struck a roadside shop, with earth and debris collapsing onto the shop and several vehicles.

The shop which sells snacks and tea, located near the main road in the Ganethenna area, is said to be a popular stop for motorists and passengers using the road...