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29 March 2024

Freakily Fatal: Coconut tree kills woman

Strong winds uprooted the tree. (AP)

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Colombo: A series of freaky accidents in various parts of Sri Lanka over the last week claimed three lives.

In a freak accident a woman died on the spot when a coconut tree fell over her.

The tree was uprooted in strong winds and fell over her and her son.

The boy is admitted to hospital, reported ‘Mawbima’.

Lightening kills boy in bed

In yet another tragic accident, a 17-year-old schoolboy was hit by lightening while he was talking on his mobile phone in his bed, reported ‘Hiru Gossip’.

His sister ran to him hearing a loud noise only to find the boy collapse.

Toddler chokes to death

A toddler choked to death as a bottle cover stuck in his throat, reported ‘Lankadeep’.

The 18-month-old child, who was playing with his three-year-old sister, put the lid of the bottle in his mouth. It was too late before his grandmother could help him.