NewsTwo French nationals riding in motorbike injured badly due to an explosion detonated in a nearby quarry in Demorada area, Badulla- Bandarawela road yesterday, police said. Both are currently admitted to Badulla hospital. The female pillion rider is hospitalized as she is suffering from shock. According to the police, the couple was travelling on bike when the explosion occurred, a solid rock hit them and they were thrown for 300 meters off the road. Pix G.Gishanthan

Source: Sunday Times August 11, 2017 09:45 UTC