Former Minister of Health dies in elevator accident

June 26, 2023 at 1:16 PM

Former Minister of Health Dr. P. M. B. Cyril has passed away after succumbing to injuries sustained in an elevator accident at his residence. 

According to The Aruna, the former Health Minister was 89 years at the time of his demise. 

He is reported to have sustained serious injuries after the elevator in his house collapsed from the third floor.

The former Minister passed away while receiving treatment at the hospital.

The accident had occurred when he inspected the recently renovated elevator along with his driver.

His driver who also sustained serious injuries in the incident is currently being treated in hospital. (NewsWire)