20.4.2008
Apr
20, Nuwara Eliya: Veteran motorist Dilshan Bandaranaike
was killed today at the Nuwara Eliya Lake Cross 2008,
Sri Lanka's 4 x 4 motor sporting event, held at main racing
circuit in the hill country. The victim was competing
in the mini 7, up to 1000 cc category when he met with
the accident.
No
26, Austin Mini that was driven by Dilshan collided with
Ajith Hemachandra’s car and then rammed on to a
tree close to the Nanu Oya junction. Dilshan died whilst
being taken to the Nuwara Eliya Hospital while Ajith suffered
serious injuries. Two others were also suffered minor
injuries and admitted to the Nuwara Eliya hospital.
In
the 2007 competition motorcyclist, Ranjith Chandrapala
was killed while taking part in a sporting event.
Courtesy - Lanka
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