Second tourist dies in Sri Lanka following British woman's collapse at hostel

independent.co.uk February 4, 2025, 11:00 PM UTC

A second tourist has died in Sri Lanka after a British woman collapsed at a hostel in Colombo. The 24-year-old woman was hospitalized along with a German couple, one of whom, a 27-year-old woman, later died. Sri Lankan police are investigating the deaths, suspecting possible poisoning linked to Phosphine, a chemical used for pest control. The hostel has been closed following a court order. A post-mortem examination will be conducted once the British victim's family arrives. This incident follows other recent cases of British travelers falling fatally ill abroad.


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