Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- An individual has died in a road accident along the Habarana - Batticaloa road in Polonnaruwa.

Police stated that the accident occurred when the individual who was using a pedestrian crossing on the Batticaloa road was hit by a van.

The pedestrian, who sustained serious injuries, was admitted to the Polonnaruwa Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

The deceased was a 60-year-old resident of Polonnaruwa.

The driver of the van involved in the accident has been taken into police custody.

Further investigations are underway.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Ada Derana....