Deadly Bus Accident: 15 Fatalities Following Cliff Crash in Sri Lanka at a Height of 1000 Feet
In a tragic incident, a bus accident occurred on a mountain road near the town of Wellawaya, approximately 280km east of Colombo, in the mountainous region of Sri Lanka. The accident took place on Thursday night at around 10 PM.
The initial police investigation suggests that the bus driver lost control, leading to the bus crashing into another vehicle and the road's guardrails. The bus subsequently toppled off a 1,000ft cliff, causing extensive damage.
The accident claimed the lives of fifteen individuals, and an additional sixteen people, including five children, were injured. Rescue crews, including soldiers, police officers, and volunteers, worked throughout the night to remove the injured from the severely damaged bus at the bottom of the precipice.
Deadly bus accidents are alarmingly common in Sri Lanka, often due to poorly maintained and narrow roads, and reckless driving. This incident underscores the need for improved road safety measures in the country.
The name of the bus driver who caused the accident has not been disclosed in the available sources. The police are currently investigating the incident to determine the exact cause and any potential contributing factors.
Our thoughts are with the families and friends of those affected by this tragic incident.
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