Srilanka, Nov. 5 -- A worker at the Maussakelle Tea Factory has died early this morning (05) after being caught in a tea rolling machine. According to the Maskeliya Police, the deceased has been identified as Krishnan Wijekumar (49), a resident of the Maussakelle Estate.

The incident occurred at around 2.10 a.m. while the victim was on duty, and he was pronounced dead at the scene. Following the on-site examination conducted by the Hatton District Magistrate, the body was transferred to the Dikoya District General Hospital for a post-mortem examination.

Maskeliya Police have initiated further investigations into the incident.

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