A passenger bus toppled near the Jaya Ganga area in Thalawa, Thambuththegama, early this morning, leaving at least 20 people injured, including several Advanced Level students.
Police said the injured were rushed to the Thambuththegama Hospital for treatment, while rescue operations were carried out with the assistance of area residents and emergency services.
NewsFirst later reported that five people had died following the accident. (Newswire)