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66-year-old killed in freak accident involving grinder in Katugastota

06 May 2026
9:32 AM
LNP Admin
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66-year-old killed in freak accident involving grinder in Katugastota
A 66-year-old man died from a serious neck injury caused by a grinder while he was working on a security fence in Mawilmada, Katugastota, according to police reports. This tragic event took place yesterday (05). The victim, a local resident of Mawilmada, was fixing the front security fence of his home when the grinder accidentally struck his neck, leading to his death at the scene. The Katugastota Police are continuing their investigation into the matter.