Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- A 41-year-old man who collided with another player while attempting to catch a ball during a softball cricket match in Minuwangoda has died due to injuries sustained in the collision.
The incident occurred on Saturday (9) during a softball cricket match held in the Aluthapola area of Minuwangoda. The deceased has been identified as a resident of Katuwellegama, Palugahawela, Police said.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the deceased and another player had run toward the ball to attempt a catch when they collided head-on, sustaining injuries in the process.
The injured players were immediately rushed to the Minuwangoda Base Hospital, where one of them succumbed to his injuries while receiving treatment. Pol...