(UPDATE): At least three people have died in an accident involving a car and a motorcycle in Amithirigala, Thalduwa this afternoon (8), police stated.
The car travelling from Amithirigala to Thalduwa collided head-on with a motorcycle traveling in the opposite direction and following the impact, the car veered off the road and plunged into a precipice.
The impact also resulted in the motorcycle bursting into flames.
Five individuals, who were injured in the accident were immediately admitted to the Avissawella District General Hospital, where three individuals were pronounced dead, hospital sources said.
Two others injured in the incident are currently receiving treatment at the hospital.
The Ruwanwella Police are conducting investigations into the incident.
(This story has been updated based on the latest information provided by police.)
A road accident has been reported in Amithirigala, Thalduwa when a car collided with a motorcycle this afternoon (8), police stated.
Following the impact, the car reportedly veered off the road and plunged into a precipice.
A total of five individuals injured in the accident have been admitted to the Avissawella Hospital.
