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16 Injured in Head-On Collision Between Two Buses

Posted on the 29 January 2025 by Frontpage
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A head-on collision between a private bus and a Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) bus at the 7th pillar area on the Habarana-Minneriya road has left 16 people injured and hospitalized.

Among the injured, 12 passengers from the SLTB bus and four passengers from the private bus were admitted to Polonnaruwa General Hospital and Habarana Regional Hospital.

Both bus drivers were also among the injured. The private bus was traveling from Katunayake to Siripura for a funeral ceremony when the accident occurred. Police suspect reckless driving may have led to the crash.


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