Over 40 injured in wasp attack

06 Mar, 2013

Over 40 people were injured this morning following a wasp attack at a school in Bulathkohopitiya.
The police said that the attack took place when the wasps were disturbed just as school began.
Most of those injured were school children while the?principal?of the school was also admitted to hospital.
All those who?sustained?injuries during the wasp attack were admitted to the Karawanela hospital for treatment.
The injuries are not life threatening, the police said. (Colombo Gazette)

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