Two people were killed and three schoolchildren seriously injured when a three‑wheeler travelling from Nallathanniya to Maskeliya plunged into a precipice near Mohini Falls on the Nallathanniya–Maskeliya main road this morning.
Police said the accident occurred around 8:15 am when the vehicle, driven at high speed, went out of control and overturned into the precipice.
The deceased were identified as the driver of the three‑wheeler and an adult passenger. At the time of the crash, five people were travelling in the vehicle.
The three injured schoolchildren were rushed to Maskeliya Regional Hospital for treatment following the incident.
Investigations are being carried out by the Nallathanniya Police. (Newswire/ Image- Accident1st)