A Tamil man was killed and another seriously injured when a military vehicle crashed into their motorcycle in Palai, Kilinochchi on Sunday morning.
The victim was identified as Gunaseelan Jesinthan, a 29-year-old father of one.
His 27-year-old passenger was admitted to Jaffna Teaching Hospital with severe injuries.
Palai police said they were investigating the crash.
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