Sri Lanka, June 30 -- A retired teacher has died while her husband has sustained injuries in a road accident in Bandaragama, police stated.

The fatal accident occurred when the driver of a cab, a retired army soldier, suddenly opened the door of his vehicle, which struck the handlebar of a passing motorcycle, causing it to overturn on the road.

The retired female teacher, who was the pillion rider of the motorcycle her husband was riding, died in the accident. The injured motorcyclist sustained injuries and was admitted to the Horana District General Hospital, according to the Bandaragama Police.

The deceased, a 62-year-old mother of three, was a resident of Hansa Uyana, Pokunuwita.

The accident took place while the motorcycle was rid...