Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- A tragic accident claimed the life of a 70-year-old man after he was hit by a car near the Diyabubula Bridge on the Kandy-Jaffna Road.

According to police, the injured pedestrian was rushed to the Matale Hospital but succumbed to his injuries while receiving treatment.

Preliminary reports indicate that the victim was a beggar who frequented the area.

Investigations into the incident are ongoing.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Daily News Sri Lanka....