March 10, Colombo (LNW): A devastating head-on collision between a three-wheeler and a bus in the Galahitiyawa area of Madampe yesterday (09) has claimed the lives of two women and a one-year-old child.
The three-wheeler was carrying a total of nine passengers, including the driver, at the time of the crash, according to Police reports. Amongst the deceased were two women, aged 32 and 36, as well as an infant girl, all of whom were from the towns of Minuwangoda and Ragama.
The collision also resulted in several injuries. Two men, including the three-wheeler driver, along with two boys and two girls, were hurt in the crash and have been taken to Chilaw General Hospital for medical treatment.
The group was returning home after attending the annual feast at St. Anne’s Church in Thalawila, a journey that tragically ended in disaster.
The bus driver involved in the crash has been taken into custody by the authorities, and an investigation is underway. The Madampe Police are continuing their inquiries to determine the cause of the collision and any potential negligence.
