At least six people have died in a series of road accidents reported across several areas on November 5, police said.
In Peliyagoda, a jeep collided with a train at the Thorana Junction level crossing, killing the driver. The victim’s identity has not yet been confirmed.
A motorcyclist died in Higurakgoda after losing control of his bike and veering off the road in the Pansalgodella area, police said.
In Wariyapola, a 30-year-old man from Minuwangete was killed when his motorcycle was hit by a bus while turning off the Anuradhapura–Padeniyaya Road. The pillion rider was hospitalized with serious injuries.
In Biyagama, a 25-year-old from Malwana died after his motorcycle crashed into a road sign post on the Kelaniya–Biyagama Road.
A 34-year-old pedestrian from Ulpathgama was fatally struck by a van in Medawachchiya, while crossing the Horowpathana Road.
In Homagama, a 17-year-old youth from Hanwella died when his motorcycle skidded off the road and crashed into an electricity pole on the Walawwaw Junction–Unapandura Road.
Police said investigations into all incidents are ongoing. (Newswire)
