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Building collapses in Katugastoga
BY CYRIL WIMALASURENDRE
KANDY –
Vehicular traffic on the Kandy – Kurunegala road was disrupted yesterday (13) when a five storeyed commercial building collapsed at Yatiwawala near Katugastota.
Police warned motorists, especially heavy vehicle drivers, to avoid using the road from morning. Central Province Governor Lalith U. Gamage visited the scene of the building collapse and instructed officials to take all necessary action. Officials of the National Buildings Research Organisation also visited the scene of the disaster.
Large crowds gathered at the scene.
No casualties were reported. The occupants of the building had been evacuated well in advance, police said.