Major accident on Dodangoda-Galanigama expressway

According to initial reports, the crash was triggered when a luxury van, carrying foreign nationals, collided with the rear of a lorry transporting rice from Matara to Colombo.

The impact of the collision caused a chain reaction, with a car following behind crashing into the luxury van. Authorities confirmed that the accident resulted in significant damage to the expressway’s safety fence, but no fatalities have been reported so far. However, several individuals sustained injuries and have been rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment.

The authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the incident. Traffic in the area has been severely disrupted as emergency services continue to clear the wreckage and restore normalcy.

Motorists are advised to avoid the affected section of the expressway and use alternative routes to minimize delays.