In a tragic incident this morning, a head-on collision between a private bus and a lorry on the Colombo-Avissawella Road has resulted in injuries to 22 individuals. The Police have reported that among the injured are 20 bus passengers, the bus driver, and the lorry driver.
The accident took place in the early hours of the morning in the Embulgama area of Hanwella along the Colombo-Avissawella Road. Emergency services were immediately dispatched to the scene to provide aid to the injured parties.
Authorities have swiftly responded, and all 22 injured individuals have been rushed to the Homagama and Nawagamuwa hospitals for medical attention. The severity of their injuries is yet to be disclosed.
The Police are currently investigating the cause of the accident to determine the factors that led to this unfortunate collision. Traffic disruptions were reported in the vicinity as authorities worked to clear the wreckage from the road.
