Pedestrian killed after run over by bus while crossing road
March 31, 2026 09:53 am
A man has died in a road accident in the Molagoda area of Kegalle, police said.
According to police, the accident occurred when a private bus travelling from Colombo to Kandy along the Kegalle–Colombo main road struck a pedestrian who was crossing the road.
The injured pedestrian was admitted to Kegalle Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
The deceased has been identified as a 54-year-old resident of Molagoda.
The bus driver has been arrested in connection with the incident, and Kegalle Police are conducting further investigations.
