Two Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) officers were caught in an explosion at the Air Force training facility in Kandakuliya, Kalpitiya yesterday while patrolling the area on foot, the Police stated.
The Police stated that the explosion had occurred at the firing range of the Air Force training facility last evening (Sep 26).
A 28-year-old Airman from Polgahawela had succumbed to injuries at the Kalpitiya Hospital. It is reported that another Airman who sustained injuries in the explosion has been hospitalized.
The Police stated that the cause for the explosion and details surrounding the incident are unknown yet.
The Kalpitiya Police is conducting investigations into the incident. (NewsWire)
