By Newswire Editorial
The number of people injured in the three-bus collision on the A9 Road in Rambewa, Anuradhapura, has risen to approximately 70, according to the latest information released by Sri Lanka Police.
Police confirmed that four people, including three men and a woman, were killed in the accident, which occurred near the Rambewa-Weli Oya Junction in the Mihintale Police Division this morning (10).
According to Police, the accident occurred when a Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) bus travelling from Vavuniya towards Rambewa attempted to overtake a private bus travelling in the same direction.
During the overtaking manoeuvre, the SLTB bus collided head-on with another SLTB bus approaching from the opposite direction, while the private bus also became involved in the collision.
Police said approximately 70 injured passengers have been admitted to the Anuradhapura and Medawachchiya hospitals for treatment.
The bodies of the four deceased individuals have been placed at the Rambewa Hospital.
Mihintale Police are conducting further investigations into the accident. (Newswire)