A 16-year-old girl from Welimada has died from injuries sustained in the Fox Hill Supercross accident in Diyatalawa. She passed away on Wednesday night, May 15, while receiving treatment. The  incident, which occurred on April 21, involved a car veering off the track and overturning during the race.

With her passing, the death toll from the accident has risen to eight, with 19 others injured. Currently, only one person remains hospitalized. Army spokesperson Major General Rasika Kumara announced that a report on the accident will be submitted to the Army Commander by May 20.