At least 17 children have been admitted to Mahiangana Hospital for minor injuries following a clash between school students attending training at the Rantambe National Cadet Training Centre.

According to a hospital spokesperson, all the admitted students sustained minor injuries and were discharged after being examined by doctors.

Reports indicate that students from schools across the country, including Colombo and Gampaha, had gathered for training at the Rantambe National Cadet Training Centre.