Four persons were reported dead and another four were injured in an explosion reported at a fuel station in Wehera, Kurunegala, last night.
According to the Police, the fuel tank of a lorry had exploded while refilling fuel at the said fuel station, igniting a fire.
The fire had been doused by officials from the Kurunegala Police with the assistance of the Kurunegala Municipal Council fire brigade.
The injured persons have been admitted to the Kurunegala Hospital. The identities of the deceased persons are yet to be ascertained.
The Kurunegala Police is conducting further investigations. (Newswire)
