අනාරක්ෂිත විදුලි රැහැනක ගැටී දරුවෙකු ඇතුළු දෙදෙනෙකු මරුට

Rupavahini News reports that a 41-year-old man from Ellewewa and a five-year-old child died after receiving electric shocks in the area of Ellewewa, Aralaganwila, on the morning of the 23rd. Ada Derana (සිංහල), Hiru News (தமிழ்) and Hiru News also report that two people died, including a five-year-old child.

Rupavahini News reports that the wire had been strung around a house as protection against wild elephants, and that the pair came into contact with it. The child was described as a relative of the man and as living in Ja-Ela.

Rupavahini News reports that both victims were taken to Dehiattakandiya Hospital and died there. It also reports that two other people were shocked as they tried to rescue them and were admitted to the same hospital.

Rupavahini News reports that Aralaganwila police began inquiries after receiving information about the incident and are continuing their investigation.

Written automatically by AI from the outlets’ own reports, and not reviewed by an editor. It can be wrong — the original report is the authority.