A foreign national was killed after being struck by a bus while crossing at a pedestrian crossing on York Street within the Colombo- Fort Police Division on Thursday (20).
Police said the bus, which was traveling towards Pettah, collided with the victim as he attempted to cross the road.
The injured man was rushed to Colombo National Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries shortly after admission.
Authorities confirmed that the identity of the deceased foreign national has not yet been established.
The bus driver involved in the accident has been taken into custody, and the Fort Police are conducting further investigations. (Newswire)