Hospital sources say that the death toll in the industrial accident at a rubber factory in Horana has risen to 5.
Several others have been admitted to hospital with critical injuries.
It is reported that one person had fallen into an ammonia tank and then others have attempted to rescue him, causing fatal injuries.
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Update: 1 dead & 15 injured in Horana
One was dead and others 15 injured in an industrial accident at a rubber factory in Bellapitiya Horana.
Police said 2 of the injured are in critical condition.
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An incident in a rubber factory in Horana
An incident was reported at a rubber factory in Bellapitiya, Horana.
Police said that a police team has been sent to the area.