A tragic road accident claimed the life of a senior medical professional on Friday evening. A car and a tipper truck collided near the 39th kilometre post on the Polonnaruwa-Habarana Road, police said.
The car had been travelling from Minneriya towards Habarana when it crashed into the tipper truck, which was coming from the opposite direction.
Doctor Declared Dead on Admission
Both drivers were hurt in the impact and were immediately taken to the Habarana Hospital. Sadly, the car driver was pronounced dead upon admission.
The deceased was confirmed to be a 50-year-old specialist surgeon attached to the Polonnaruwa Hospital, residing in New Town, Polonnaruwa.
Driver Hospitalised
Meanwhile, the injured tipper truck driver was transferred over to the Polonnaruwa Hospital to receive further medical care.
What happens next
Minneriya Police are conducting further investigations into the accident.
