By Newswire Editorial
Five people have been killed and around 20 others injured following a collision involving three buses on the A9 Road in the Rambewa area of Anuradhapura this morning (10).
Police Media Spokesman ASP F.U. Wootler told Newswire that the accident occurred at approximately 10.30 a.m. when two Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) buses collided head-on.
A private bus travelling behind one of the SLTB buses subsequently crashed into the rear of that bus.
According to the Mihintale Police Officer-in-Charge (OIC), five people have been confirmed dead, while around 18 to 20 injured individuals have been admitted to hospitals in Anuradhapura, Vavuniya and Medawachchiya.
The Police Media Spokesman said two police teams have been deployed to conduct investigations into the accident.
Further investigations are underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the collision. (Newswire/ Image – Accident1st)