A serious road accident occurred near the Batu Oya bridge in Minneriya today, when a private passenger bus and a tipper truck collided head-on.
27 people sustained injuries in the crash. All injured passengers were rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Authorities have not yet disclosed the cause of the accident, but initial reports suggest that poor road conditions and possible excessive speed may have contributed. Police have launched an investigation to determine the circumstances leading to the collision.
Motorists using the Minneriya route are urged to proceed with caution as traffic congestion is reported in the area following the accident.
