One dead, several others injured after bus falls down precipice

One dead, several others injured after bus falls down precipice

January 28, 2022   09:31 am

One individual has died while at least 09 others sustained injuries after a bus fell down a precipice in the area of Batalgala on Salankanda-Hatton main road this morning (January 28).

Critically injured passengers have been rushed to the Dickoya Base Hospital for treatment.

The incident took place while transporting a group of employees attached to a private company in Hatton Town.

The police suspect that the vehicle veered off the road after the speeding bus driver had lost control over the steering.

He has fled the scene following the accident, and the Hatton Police has initiated investigations into the matter.

Disclaimer: All the comments will be moderated by the AD editorial. Abstain from posting comments that are obscene, defamatory or slanderous. Please avoid outside hyperlinks inside the comment and avoid typing all capitalized comments. Help us delete comments that do not follow these guidelines by flagging them(mouse over a comment and click the flag icon on the right side). Do use these forums to voice your opinions and create healthy discourse.

Most Viewed Video Stories

Ada Derana Prime Time News Bulletin

Ada Derana Prime Time News Bulletin

Ada Derana Lunch Time News Bulletin 12.00 pm

Protests against proposed electricity tariff hike; Prices of food items to increase from tomorrow (English)

Fuel prices likely to remain unchanged until May 1 - Cabinet Spokesman (English)

Cabinet nod to import rice amid shortage; Fuel allowance for MPs based on prices as of March 1 (English)

🔴LIVE | Ada Derana Prime Time News Bulletin

"If India can, why can’t Sri Lanka"; Sajith demands relief for people amidst energy crisis (English)

Public urged to use water sparingly Dry weather poses challenge to ensure uninterrupted supply: NWSDB (English)