A high pressure water pipe burst in Mawanella killing a 68-year-old resident of Hemmathagama.
The accident had occurred while a company affiliated to the Mawanella Water Supply Board was inspecting the pressure of the water pipes along the Mawanella-Hemmathagama Road leading to Weththewa.
When the water pipe exploded, the victim who was travelling on the road met with the unfortunate accident.
Police said the injured victim died after being admitted to the Mawanella Hospital.
