Fireworks at wedding claims a life in Thambuttegama

29 May 2023 09:32 am Views - 75

By Dayaratne Embogama

An individual who sustained serious injuries in an explosion during a fire works display at a wedding reception on Saturday (27) in Thambuttegama died on admission to the Thambuttegama Divisonal Hospital.  

The victim Dhanushka Lakmal Jayatilleka (31) of Thekkawatta, in Thambuttegama was a motorcycle mechanic by profession.  


Investigations revealed that a cracker had misfired and exploded causing serious head injuries when he attempted to light it .