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A soldier was killed and four other persons injured when a three-wheeler collided head-on with an oncoming motorcycle on the Gokarella-Madagalla road early yesterday morning, police said.
Police identified the victim as a 30-year-old soldier from Gonggalawatta in Kumbukwewa.
The injured persons are currently undergoing treatment at the Kurunegala Hospital, police said. The driver of the three-wheeler, according to police is in a critical condition.
Gokarella Police are conducting further investigations.
(LB)

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