July 20, Colombo (LNW): A devastating accident in the remote village of Meemure has left five people dead and several others injured after a van plunged down a steep slope in the Karambaketiya area of Ududumbara.
The incident occurred yesterday (19) evening when a group travelling from Kadawatha to Meemure met with tragedy after their vehicle veered off a narrow mountain road and overturned down a deep precipice. Initial reports confirmed the deaths of three individuals at the scene—two of whom were women—while three others were rushed to the Udadumbara and Teldeniya Hospitals with injuries, including a five-year-old child.
Sadly, two of the injured later succumbed to their wounds while undergoing treatment, bringing the total death toll to five. Among the deceased was one of the women who had been at the wheel when the vehicle lost control.
The Udadumbara Police have launched a full investigation to determine the circumstances leading to the fatal incident, including whether mechanical failure or driver error played a role.
