World · Sri Lanka Bureau
One dead after explosion at Polonnaruwa National Kidney Hospital
A kitchen premises explosion at Polonnaruwa National Kidney Hospital has claimed one life, with police confirming the victim was a hospital employee. Three people were injured in the incident that occurred early Thursday morning.
LSN Sri Lanka ·
One person admitted to hospital following an explosion at Polonnaruwa National Kidney Hospital has died, police confirmed. The deceased was identified as an employee of the facility.
The explosion occurred at approximately 4:30 a.m. on Thursday in the kitchen premises of the hospital. Emergency services responded to the incident, and three people sustained injuries requiring medical attention.
Police have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the explosion. Authorities are examining the kitchen facilities to determine the cause of the blast.
The incident marks a significant safety incident at the state hospital, which serves patients from the Central Province. Hospital authorities are cooperating with investigators as the probe continues.