September 25, Colombo (LNW): A tragic road accident early this (25) morning has left three people dead and four others injured following a violent head-on collision between a lorry and a van near the Thalawa–Mirigama junction, along the Kurunegala–Anuradhapura main road.
According to initial reports from authorities, the crash occurred just before dawn when a lorry travelling from Anuradhapura towards Kurunegala collided directly with a van heading in the opposite direction. The force of the impact left both vehicles severely damaged, with wreckage strewn across the roadway.
Emergency services responded swiftly, and all seven individuals involved — including both drivers — were rushed to Thalawa and Anuradhapura hospitals for treatment. Despite the efforts of medical teams, three travelling in the van succumbed to their injuries shortly after being admitted.
The Thalawa Police Station have launched a full inquiry to determine the exact cause of the collision.
Update:
Latest developments indicate that another individual who was hospitalised after the accident has succumbed to his injuries.
