In a morning incident today, at least 17 individuals sustained injuries when a tree toppled onto a bus in Colombo, with two passengers still trapped inside.
A joint rescue operation involving the police and air force personnel is underway to free the trapped passengers.
The bus, en route to Deniyaya from Pettah, was struck by the falling tree near Liberty Junction in Kollupitiya.
Injured passengers have been swiftly transported to the hospital for immediate medical care. Consequently, Duplication Road has been temporarily closed for traffic, and motorists have been advised to seek alternative routes.
