Sri Lanka, June 28 -- An eight-year-old child from Medawachchiya died yesterday (27) after being electrocuted at his home in the Sangilikanadarawa area of the Medawachchiya Police Division.

Medawachchiya Police stated that the child was admitted to Medawachchiya Hospital in a serious condition but succumbed to his injuries.

Investigations have revealed that the child was electrocuted while attempting to heat water using an electric heater.

The body has been placed in the mortuary at Medawachchiya Hospital.

Medawachchiya Police are conducting further investigations into the incident.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Hiru News....