Four killed, 36 injured in separate accidents at Dambulla
Posted by Editor on September 16, 2013 - 10:31 am
At least four people were killed and more than 36 injured in three separate accidents at Dambulla last night. Police said three persons travelling on a motorbike were killed when the bike collided with a lorry in the Dambulla town.
In another accident a passenger was died when a private bus on the Colombo- Dehiattakandiya road skidded off near Pelwehera. Twenty-eight passengers were injured in the accident.
In yet another incident eight passengers were injured when a van skidded off the Dambulla-Trincomalee road near Mirisgoniyawa.
The injured were admitted to the Dambulla Base Hospital.
(Courtesy: DM Online)
Latest Headlines in Sri Lanka
- Sri Lanka welcomes 2 millionth tourist, marking historic milestone December 26, 2024
- Sri Lanka Police introduces nighttime traffic rules to enhance safety December 26, 2024
- Today marks 20 years since 2004 Tsunami Disaster December 26, 2024
- Wasantha Handapangoda passes away December 25, 2024
- PM Harini Amarasuriya calls for togetherness, gratitude, and peace this Christmas December 25, 2024
