An accident has been reported on the Colombo–Kataragama main road in the Dikwella area, near the Polgahamullla private garment factory, following a collision between a school transport bus and a Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) bus.

The incident occurred this morning (13), according to initial reports.

The school transport bus, which was transporting schoolchildren, was travelling from Hambantota towards Ambalantota at the time of the collision, while the SLTB bus was heading towards Kataragama.

Authorities said that details regarding possible injuries and the extent of damages have not yet been confirmed. Investigations into the incident are underway.