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66-Year-Old Dies in Tragic Grinder Accident While Repairing Home Fence

TLDR

66-year-old Piyasiri died in grinder accident.
Accident occurred while repairing home fence.
Grinder struck his neck, causing fatal injury.
Died at scene or Kandy Hospital; police probe.

A 66-year-old resident of Mawilmada, Katugastota, died on May 5th following a severe accident. The man was reportedly engaged in construction work, specifically repairing the security fence at his home. During the process, the grinder he was operating accidentally struck his neck, causing a fatal injury. He passed away at the scene. Katugastota Police are continuing their investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Story Update

Update #2\u00b7 May 6 · 7:04 AM

The victim has been identified as Piyasiri, a 66-year-old man from Damara Gedara in Katugastota, Mavilmada. The accident occurred while he was cutting iron for a fence at his home. Reports indicate the grinder struck his neck, leading to severe bleeding and death. One source states he died at the scene, while another reports he was admitted to Kandy National Hospital and died there.

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