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

Date:

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.

Previous report:

Share post:

spot_imgspot_img

Popular

More like this
Related

Ex-Lotteries Board Chief Thusitha Halloluwa Further Remanded Amid Claims of Staged Attack

Ex-Lotteries Board Chief Thusitha Halloluwa Further Remanded Amid Claims of Staged Attack

New Legislation on Civil and Commercial Mediation Gains Parliamentary Support

New Legislation on Civil and Commercial Mediation Gains Parliamentary Support

Justice Must Not Be Selective, No One Is Above the Law: Public Security Minister

Justice Must Not Be Selective, No One Is Above the Law: Public Security Minister

Committee Appointed to Verify BYD Motor Capacity Amid Tax Evasion Allegations Unravels Billions of Losses to SL?

By: A Special CorrespondentAugust 28, Colombo (LNW): A contentious...