COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (News Cutter) — Former Health Minister Dr. P.N.B. Cyril died last night after an elevator collapsed in a building in Hambantota.

The former minister and his driver were inside when the elevator collapsed.

The former minister was admitted to General Hospital and later transferred to Karapitiya Teaching Hospital, where he died. The driver also suffered injuries.

Investigations revealed the former minister and his driver were inspecting building repairs when the elevator collapsed.