Four killed in separate road accidents in different parts of Sri Lanka

October 18, 2025 at 10:11 AM

Four people were killed in separate fatal road accidents reported from Wennappuwa, Mahiyanganaya, Udawalawa, and Kabitigollewa on October 17, police said.

In Wennappuwa, a 63-year-old motorcyclist from Koswatta died after his bike collided head-on with a van at Kirimatiyana Road.

In Mahiyanganaya, an 85-year-old pedestrian from Divulapelessa died after being hit by a car at Thalangamuwa.

In Udawalawa, a 46-year-old motorcyclist from Kolombageara died after colliding with a tractor on the Galkoriya Road.

In Kabitigollewa, a 48-year-old driver from Etaveeragollewa died when a cab collided with a car on the Kabitigollewa–Padaviya Road, injuring three others.