The death toll from the cable car accident at the Na Uyana Monastery (Nā Uyana Āranya Senāsanaya) in Pansiyagama, Melsiripura, has risen to seven Buddhist monks, hospital sources confirmed today.
Among the victims, at least two monks are foreign nationals. Their bodies have been placed at the Gokarella District Hospital, while the remains of the other monks are at the Kurunegala Teaching Hospital.
The tragedy occurred last night (24) when a cable car carrying about 13 monks broke loose and plunged to the ground within the monastery premises.
Several monks who sustained serious injuries are currently receiving treatment at the Kurunegala Teaching Hospital.
