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COLOMBO, 28 March, 2021, (TON): Two persons have died after being trapped in a gem mine in the Weralupitiya area in Avissawella, police spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana said.
He said that the power supply to the mine had been cut off due to heavy rains and the two individuals who had entered the mine at that time could not get out and were trapped inside.
The deceased has been identified as 41 and 45 year old residents of Avissawella.
He further said that the bodies of the two who were trapped in the mine have been placed at the Avissawella Hospital.
An inquiry is underway to determine the cause of death of the two victims and the postmortem of the two bodies will be conducted today.