A car traveling from Colombo towards Galle reportedly collided with the safety fence dividing the roadway near the 32nd kilometer post of the Southern Expressway early this morning (07).

It is reported that the accident occurred at around 5.30 am when the driver is believed to have fallen asleep at the wheel, causing the vehicle to veer off course and strike the protective barrier.

No further details on injuries or damage have yet been released, while investigations are underway. (Newswire/ Image- Accident1st)

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The Old Boys’ Association of Sir John Kothalawala College says that although the child admitted to lighting matches which caused a teacher’s car to catch fire, being only about eight years old, neither the school administration nor Sri Lanka Police has filed charges or treated him as an offender, and will not do so. 

Issuing a statement, the Association emphasized that no charges or pressure will be placed on the child, firmly rejecting social media claims that school authorities exerted undue influence. 

The incident occurred on July 3 at 2.55 pm when the teacher’s car caught fire inside the school premises. CCTV footage later revealed a small child loitering near the vehicle and discarding a matchbox. 

The teacher lodged a complaint with Kurunegala Headquarters Police for insurance purposes, submitting CCTV footage and photos, but did not mention the child’s name.

The teacher has not pressured the child or parents in any way. He did not mention the child’s name in complaints. However, the mother has included the child’s name in complaints against the teacher, which is regrettable, the statement said. 

On July 4, the child, along with his parents, was questioned before the Principal and Deputy Principal, where he admitted to lighting several matches and throwing one into the car’s bumper. 

The parents confirmed the act, and the father pledged compensation for the damage. Police officers from the Science of Crime Office (SOCO) conducted an inspection and permitted the car to be taken for repairs.

The Old Boys’ Association emphasized that the child continues to attend school regularly and that his safety and rights are being safeguarded. They condemned distorted social media posts that circulated CCTV footage and reports in ways that defamed the school.

The child’s younger brother in Grade 2 has not been scolded or punished by the teacher regarding earlier scratches on the car. Parents confirmed this. The teacher regrets that repairs cannot be done yet due to lack of insurance compensation or spare parts, the Association said. 

The affected teacher, described as highly dedicated to Grade 5 students, continues his duties without interruption, conducting voluntary extra classes and online lessons despite the incident. 

The Association also criticized the parents for leaving the child unsupervised for over three hours after school ended, stressing that responsibility for children’s safety lies with parents, not the school staff.

On July 03, after school ended at 1 pm, children left. But the child remained until 4 pm, over three hours. Allowing such a small child under 8 years to remain unnecessarily at school is a serious fault of the parents. Parents must take children home immediately after school, the Old Boys’ Association said, expressing strong disapproval. 

The Association reiterated that the case highlights broader concerns about child safety and serves as a warning to society about the unnecessary use of mobile phones by small children. (Newswire)

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Three individuals from the same family have been reported dead after a car fell into a flooded canal in Ampara today. 

According to the Police, the accident had occurred in the Sainthamaruthu area.

The deceased have been identified as an elderly man, his wife, and his granddaughter. 

It is reported that the accident may have occurred due to the inclement weather experienced in the area. (Newswire)

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Two vehicles were damaged after the branch of a tree had fallen on them this afternoon. 

According to reports, the incident had occurred in the Hyde Park Corner area in Colombo. (Newswire/ Image- Accident1st)

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A multi-vehicle collision reported in the Kadawatha-Mahara area this morning resulted in a car becoming jammed between a bus and a lorry.

It is reported that a bus collided with the rear of a car that had been parked behind a lorry near a pedestrian crossing.

The car became trapped between the lorry and the bus due to the impact of the accident. 

Reports state that the driver of the bus had fled the scene following the incident, which occurred around 6:20 am. (Newswire/ Image- Accident1st)

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Two individuals were reported dead after the car they were travelling in overturned into the Mahaweli Viyana canal on the Mahiyanganaya–Badulla road this morning.

It is reported that officers from the Mapakadawewa Police Training School, along with the Mahiyanganaya police and area residents, helped retrieve the vehicle from the canal. 

At the time, two individuals were found inside the vehicle and were immediately transferred to the Mahiyanganaya Base Hospital. However, they were both pronounced dead by the hospital. (Newswire/ Image- Accident1st)

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Popular Sri Lankan reality star Chamod Kavishka’s vehicle has been destroyed after being set on fire by an unknown group early this morning.

According to reports, the vehicle had been set on fire while parked at his residence in Anuradhapura. 

It is reported that Police investigations have been launched into the incident, of which pictures were shared on social media by the reality star. (Newswire)

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An individual has been arrested in the Wennappuwa area for duplicating a car using the stolen registration book and ownership transfer documents of another car from the same area.

The Wennappuwa Police had received a complaint from the owner of a car claiming that his vehicle registration book and ownership transfer documents had been stolen, and had been used to create a new registration book.

Investigations launched into the complaint yesterday had led to the arrest of an individual with a vehicle bearing the same number plate and colour as the original vehicle.   

The Wennappuwa Police have seized both vehicles and have handed them over to the Chilaw Division Special Crimes Unit for further investigations. (Newswire/ AI Image)

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Two cars bearing the same number plate have been seized in the Dehiwala and Dalugama areas by the Police, it was reported.

The cars were seized by the Police Intelligence Officers attached to the Central Anti-Corruption Attack Force (CACAF) Walana, Panadura yesterday (Feb 13). 

Following investigations, one vehicle was seized from Sea Street in Dehiwala and the other from Mudiyanse Watte in Dalugama.

The seized vehicles have been handed over to the Dehiwala Police, while a Court order is to be obtained to get the vehicles checked by the Government Analyst Department to identify the genuine car. (Newswire/ Image – Daily News)

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The Police opened fire at a car that had failed to stop at a checkpoint in the Grandpass area last night.

Officials from the Colombo North Division Crimes Investigation Unit had chased after the vehicle and opened fire in the Maligawatte area. 

Following the shooting, two suspects in the car had been arrested with stocks of illicit liquor. (Newswire)

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A unique and emotional farewell to a car in Gujarat’s Amreli district has captured the attention of many. A Gujarati family recently held a funeral ceremony for their “lucky car,” a 12-year-old Wagon R, spending a hefty Rs 4 lakh on the event attended by 1,500 people.

The ceremony involved a 15-foot deep pit, where the vehicle was placed with rituals. The Wagon R, decorated with marigold garlands and rose petals on the roof, was lowered into the pit with people capturing the unusual sight on their devices.

Sanjay Polara, the car’s owner, shared with the Times of India that the vehicle had brought prosperity and respect to his family over the years. “I bought this car nearly 12 years ago, and it brought prosperity to the family. Apart from seeing success in business, my family also gained respect. The vehicle proved lucky for my family and me. Hence, instead of selling it, I gave it a samadhi at my farm as a tribute,” Polara said.

Polara shared that he intends to plant a tree at the burial site as a tribute, symbolising the car’s significance for future generations. The tree will stand as a reminder that the family’s “lucky car” lies beneath it.

In preparation for the ceremony, Polara sent a four-page invitation to approximately 2,000 people from his village. The invite read, “This car has been like a family member since 2006, and it brought us good fortunes. We gained prosperity, and our reputation in society was elevated. We want this car in our memory forever, and that’s why we have planned a samadhi (burial) of this car,” as reported by TOI.

As the video went viral, netizens quickly saw the humor in it and shared their reactions. One person wrote, “Archeological survey will be excavating wagonr in year 3024.” Another user quipped, “people in future are gonna trip on this.” A third user wrote, “This happens only in India.” (Indian Express)

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Officials from the Elpitiya Special Crimes Investigation Division have taken custody of a vehicle that had been parked at the car park of the arrival terminal of the Katunayake Airport.

It is reported that the motorcar, a Nissan Bluebird, has been parked at the location since May 29, 2024.

Investigations have found that the vehicle belongs to a resident of Ambalangoda and is a wanted vehicle related to an ongoing case at the Balapitiya Magistrate’s Court. 

Following a court order, Officials from the Elpitiya Special Crimes Investigation Division took custody of the vehicle this afternoon.

The vehicle had been left at the parking lot of the arrival terminal of the Katunayake Airport for over a month. The Katunayake Airport authorities and police had investigated the car. (Newswire)

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A car had caught fire while on the Dehiwala flyover on Monday night (Apr 01), it was reported.

According to reports, it is suspected that the car had caught fire due to a technical fault in the vehicle.

The incident occurred when the vehicle was plying from Colombo to Dehiwala around 7.45 pm. 

The driver of the car is said to have escaped from the vehicle unhurt, while the Dehiwala Fire Brigade had managed to contain the fire. (NewsWire)

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A Police officer attached to the Traffic Unit of the Cinnamon Gardens Police has been injured after being run over by a luxury car this evening, it was reported.

According to media reports, the accident took place at the roundabout near the CCC Grounds while the car was travelling towards Independence Square from the Nelumpokuna Theater in Colombo.

The luxury car is reported to have run over the Police Officer who was engaged in traffic duty at the site and had collided with the fountain in the middle of the roundabout.

It is assumed that the driver of the car had driven in a reckless manner causing the accident.

The injured Police Officer, a resident of Walasmulla, is reported to have sustained serious injuries in the accident and has been admitted to the Colombo National Hospital. (NewsWire/ Pics- Accident1st)

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Police investigations have revealed that several more complaints have been filed against the suspect who was arrested for defrauding over Rs. 6 million from three individuals by promising to clear vehicles at the Hambantota Port.

According to the Police, the suspect had defrauded Rs. 6,271,000 from a woman and two men by promising to clear four vehicles at the Hambantota Port.

The suspect is reported to have received a sum of Rs. 3,911,000 from one victim for a Toyota Axio vehicle, Rs. 1,000,000 from another man promising two Toyota Axios, and Rs. 1,360,000 from the woman promising a Wagon R vehicle.

The Police stated that the suspect was apprehended following complaints filed by the three victims at the Colombo Financial Crimes Investigation Division.

Several more complaints have been filed at various other Police stations against the suspect, who is a 36-year-old resident of Arukgoda, Alubomulla. 

The suspect will be produced before the Hulftsdorp Magistrate’s Court today. The Colombo Financial Crimes Investigation Division is conducting further investigations. (NewsWire)

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Three suspects have been apprehended over the robbery of a motor car from a house in the Embillawatte area in Boralesgamuwa on June 26.

The Police stated that the suspects had stolen a Wagon R car that was parked in the garage of the house.

Police investigations into a complaint filed on the robbery led to the arrest of one suspect in Homagama yesterday.

Interrogations had led to the arrest of another man and a woman, also in Homagama, for aiding the robbery.

The Police stated that the stolen vehicle was also found in their possession at the time of the arrest.

The arrested men are aged 31 and 34 years and are residents of the Homagama and Horana areas, while the woman is a 25-year-old resident of Udupussellawa. 

The suspects will be produced before the Nugegoda Magistrate’s Court today. (NewsWire)

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A 27-year-old man has been arrested for stealing the vehicle of a Magistrate in the Piliyandala area on Saturday (11).

According to Police spokesman SSP Nihal Thalduwa, the suspect was arrested in the Oliyamulla area in Wattala.

SSP Thalduwa stated that the stolen vehicle had also been taken into custody following the arrest.

The Police launched an investigation after the suspect had locked up the Magistrate in a room of his luxury house and stolen his car.

The incident had occurred after the magistrate had advertised his luxury house in the Madapatha area in Piliyandala for rent on a property website after which the suspect had feigned interest and had arrived to inspect the house.

During the inspection, the suspect had locked the magistrate in a room upstairs and had stolen his car. The magistrate had managed to escape from the room through the window after which the Police had been informed of the robbery.

Police investigations at the time had found that the suspect had arrived at the location through a hired three-wheeler. The Piliyandala Police had launched investigations into the incident. (NewsWire)

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