Two youth died when their motorcycle veered off the road and fell into a pond near the D’Alwis Roundabout at Galaha, Peradeniya, police said. The motorcycle had hit the side barrier of the pond and the youth had fallen into the pond.
The deceased were identified as Prasanna Kelum (36) and Ajith Kumara (36), residents of Pilimathalawa.
Police said they were travelling towards Hindagala to meet a friend from the musical show at Gatambe.