Eight-Year-Old Girl Dies After Lorry Collision at Walpola Railway Crossing

A young girl, just eight years of age, has tragically lost her life following a road accident near the Walpola railway crossing on the Ragama–Kandana road, police confirmed.

The fatal incident, involving a lorry, claimed the life of the child in what authorities are treating as a serious road accident. The Walpola railway crossing, located along the busy Ragama–Kandana corridor, was the scene of the devastating collision.

Police have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash as the local community mourns the untimely death of the young victim.

The tragedy has once again drawn attention to road safety concerns along Sri Lanka's busy arterial roads, particularly in areas near railway crossings where pedestrian and vehicle movement frequently converge.

Further details regarding the incident, including the condition of any other individuals involved and the status of the lorry driver, are expected to be released by authorities as the investigation progresses.