25 Injured in Bus Accident on Hatton-Kandy Road
The bus, which was carrying around 25 passengers at the time, lost control and toppled, causing injuries to all on board. Emergency response teams quickly arrived at the scene, and the injured individuals were rushed to Hatton and Dick Oya Hospitals for treatment.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident, and the condition of the injured passengers is being monitored.
One Dead, Five Injured in Southern Expressway Collision
Meanwhile tragic accident occurred early this morning near the Pinnaduwa interchange on the Southern Expressway, resulting in one death and five injuries.
According to police reports, the incident took place when a van traveling from Kottawa to Galle collided with a lorry ahead of it. The force of the impact led to one person losing their life, while five others sustained varying degrees of injuries. The injured victims were promptly rushed to nearby hospitals for medical treatment.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the accident, and traffic on the expressway was briefly disrupted as the wreckage was cleared. Police urge motorists to exercise caution while traveling on the Southern Expressway.