Father, 3 children in hospital after consuming poison

12 Apr, 2017

A father and his three children in Hikkaduwa were admitted to hospital after consuming poison.

The police said the father had given poison to the three children, including a set of twins and had then he had consumed the poison as well.

The man’s wife is said to be overseas. (Colombo Gazette)

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