Srilanka, Nov. 22 -- A fatal road incident occurred yesterday (21) in the Digampathaha area on the Dambulla-Habarana road.

Police reported that two motorcycles travelling in the same direction collided.

The rider of the rear motorcycle was thrown forward, striking a car approaching from the opposite direction, causing the incident.

Both motorcycle riders and the pillion rider of one of the motorcycles sustained serious injuries and were admitted to Dambulla Hospital.

Hospital sources confirmed that the pillion rider died from the injuries.

The deceased was a 19-year-old resident of the Digampathaha area.

Sigiriya Police are conducting further investigations.

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