Driver of freight container truck involved in State Minister Sanath Nishantha’s fatal crash arrested

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January 25, Colombo (LNW): The driver of the freight container truck that collided with the vehicle of State Minister Sanath Nishantha leading to his fatality earlier this (25) morning has been arrested by the Police.

The accident occurred at 2 AM when the SUV carrying the State Minister collided with the rear end of the freight container truck en route to Colombo, on the Katunayake Expressway, according to Police.

Two persons including State Minister Sanath Nishantha and a Police Constable from his security detail were killed by the accident.

The deceased State Minister’s driver suffered severe injuries from the accident, and is currently receiving treatments.

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