Multiple-vehicle collision on expressway

A major accident has occurred near the 25.5 km mark on the Dodangoda-Galanigama Expressway, involving multiple vehicles.

According to reports, two lorries, a luxury van carrying foreign nationals, and a car were involved in the collision. 

The accident took place when a lorry transporting rice from Matara to Colombo was struck from behind by the luxury van.

The impact caused a chain reaction, with a car following behind crashing into the van. 

The collision also resulted in damage to the expressway’s safety fence.

The Traffic Police of the Southern Expressway said that six individuals including four British national tourists were injured in the accident and were admitted to the hospital.