Father and 9-year-old son killed in motorcycle-van collision in Jaffna

November 14, 2026 at 9:27 AM
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A 51-year-old father and his 9-year-old son were killed in a road accident involving a motorcycle and a van in the Chavakachcheri Police Division on Friday night (13).

According to Police, the accident occurred near Kanavampudi Junction along the Nunavil–Point Pedro Road.

The motorcycle, which was travelling towards Kanavampudi Junction, collided with a van approaching from the opposite direction.

The father and son sustained serious injuries and were pronounced dead upon admission to the Chavakachcheri Hospital.

The victims were residents of the Mattuvil South area.

Police have arrested the driver of the van, while the Chavakachcheri Police are conducting further investigations into the incident. (Newswire)