Three girls missing as boat capsizes in Sooriyawewa

12 November 2022 02:35 pm Views - 1806

Three girls have been reported missing after the boat they were traveling on capsized in Mahawelikada Ara in Sooriyawewa today morning.

police Spokesman SSP Nihal Thalduwa said eight people had been aboard the boat when it capsized.

The remaining five which included an eight-month-old infant were hospitalized after being rescued by the residents of the area.

The Navy has launched a search operation to locate the missing girls.