Meethotamulla tragedy: Death toll climbs to 21

16 April 2017 10:45 am Views - 6746

The number of deaths reported due to the collapse of a part of the Meethotamulla garbage dump, had risen to 21 by today, the Police said.

They said a woman who was receiving treatment at the Colombo National Hospital succumbed to injuries early this morning while another body was also recovered from the dumping site.

Police said another 7 victims were undergoing treatment at the hospital.