Three killed in Amithirigala car–motorcycle collision

Three killed in Amithirigala car–motorcycle collision

February 8, 2026   05:23 pm

UPDATE: A fatal 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 veered off the road and plunged into a precipice, while the motorcycle burst into flames.

The injured were immediately admitted to the Avissawella Hospital, where three individuals were pronounced dead, hospital sources said.

Two others injured in the incident are receiving treatment.


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 veered off the road and plunged into a precipice, while the motorcycle burst into flames.

The injured have been admitted to the Avissawella Hospital. 

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