Kiriella Road Accident Leads To Gun Fire

COLOMBO (News 1st): A clash has broken out between two groups following a road accident in Maduwanwela, Kiriella, Ratnapura.

The police stated that the clash erupted after a cab and a car collided last night.

According to the police, an individual in the cab involved in the accident had fired his legally owned pistol into the air.

The police further stated that the opposing party then snatched the pistol and fired nine shots into the air.

They subsequently fled the scene with the firearm.

The police noted that the individual from the Horana area, who was assaulted during the incident, is currently receiving treatment at the Ratnapura Hospital.

Following a subsequent investigation, the police discovered the pistol hidden inside a house in the Kiriella area.