Four pedestrians were killed in separate road accidents reported in Avissawella, Mattegoda, Colombo and Kalutara on Tuesday (3), according to Police.
In Avissawella, a 65-year-old woman was killed after being struck by a lorry while crossing the road at a pedestrian crossing in front of Avissawella Hospital.
In Mattegoda, a 68-year-old pedestrian died after a car lost control, struck him and subsequently collided with a parked three-wheeler and an electricity pole.
Another pedestrian was killed near Bagatale Junction in Colombo after an out-of-control three-wheeler struck him and overturned. Police said the victim’s identity had not yet been established.
Meanwhile, a 66-year-old woman died after a cab struck two female pedestrians crossing the Nagoda–Katukurunda Road in Kalutara. The other woman was also hospitalised.
Police said the drivers involved in the Avissawella, Mattegoda and Kalutara accidents had been arrested, while investigations into all four incidents are continuing. (Newswire)