Five persons who were injured after a tree fell on a Deniyaya-bound bus in Kollupitiya have succumbed to their injuries, the Colombo National Hospital reported.
17 persons were reported injured earlier this morning (06 Oct.) after a tree fell on the passenger bus at Duplication Road in Kolluptiya.
The incident had taken place near the Liberty Junction.
The injured passengers were rushed to the Colombo National Hospital for immediate medical attention.
The Duplication Road was subsequently closed for traffic movement and the police have advised motorists to use alternative routes for the time being.
UPDATE (11:30 AM): The Duplication Road in Kollupitiya has been reopened for vehicular movement after the fallen tree that had blocked the traffic was cleared.
Meanwhile, on the directives of President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Presidential Secretary Saman Ekanayake has instructed the Transport Ministry and Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) to provide financial aid up to Rs. 500,000 each to the families of those who died in the tragic accident at Kollupitiya this morning.
