Three dead and four injured in head-on collision between lorry and van in Thalawa

Three individuals have died and four others have been injured in a head-on collision between a lorry and a van in the Thalawa–Mirigama junction along the Kurunegala–Anuradhapura main road, police stated.

Police said the accident occurred early this morning (25).

The lorry was traveling from Anuradhapura towards Kurunegala, while the van was also traveling in the opposite direction, according to police.

Seven individuals, including the drivers of both vehicles were admitted to Thalawa and Anuradhapura hospitals. Among the passengers of the van, three have lost their lives.

Thalawa Police are conducting further investigations into the incident.