Another child dies after tree collapse at Gampola International School

Tragedy struck again as another child, undergoing treatment for injuries sustained when a tree fell on them at an international school in Gampola, died this morning.

On Monday, a five-year-old student lost their life, and two others were injured when a tree collapsed on them at the school. The incident occurred while approximately 30 nursery section students were playing under the tree during windy conditions.

Initial investigations revealed that the tree, situated near the children's play area, toppled due to strong winds.

The police confirmed the child's demise at Kandy National Hospital today. The deceased, a five-year-old from Gampola, was among the victims of the tragic incident.