A school van traveling from Erathna to Adawikanda lost control and crashed into a tree early this morning in the Adawikanda area, within the Kuruwita Police Division. The van, which was carrying 14 schoolchildren aged between 11 and 14 years, as well as a female passenger, veered off the road, causing a serious accident.
At the time of the crash, several school children sustained injuries, and the van driver was also injured. The injured were immediately rushed to the Erathna Rural Hospital for treatment. Local authorities have confirmed that the severity of the injuries is still being assessed, with some children reported to be in critical condition.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Local residents and parents of the children involved have expressed their concern and are awaiting news on the condition of the injured.
This incident has raised concerns about road safety in the area, prompting calls for increased attention to traffic conditions and the condition of vehicles used for transporting students.
