The total number of deaths reported in the tragic accident that took place during the “Fox Hill Super Cross 2024” racing event in Diyatalawa has climbed to 07, the Police Media Division confirmed.This comes after two individuals who sustained injuries during the accident succumbed to their injuries while receiving treatment at Diyatalawa Hospital this evening.The deceased individuals include five adult males and a small child, according to police.

Four of the deceased were officials of the racing event, while two others were civilians who were among the spectators.

The deceased child is a 08-year-old girl, the Sri Lanka Army Spokesperson said.Police Media Spokesman DIG Nihal Thalduwa stated that the incident occurred when a race car had veered off the race track and collided with a group of spectators.The “Fox Hill Super Cross 2024” racing event has now been temporarily suspended, the police mentioned.Diyatalawa Police is conducting further investigations regarding the incident.The 28th edition of the ‘Fox Hill Super Cross’ organized by the Sri Lanka Military Academy Diyatalawa with the support of Sri Lanka Automobile Sports (SLAS) kicked off at Diyatalawa on Sunday (21).