Fatal road accidents across SL claim 11 lives in 24 hours

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December 22, Colombo (LNW): Over the past 24 hours, Sri Lanka has witnessed a tragic series of road accidents, resulting in the loss of 11 lives, including those of two young individuals.

The accidents occurred in various regions of the island, with the most devastating incident involving a bus en route to Hatton, which claimed the lives of three people.

The fatalities were reported yesterday (21), across several police jurisdictions, including Hatton, Marawila, Ambalantota, Gampola, Hettiipola, Batticaloa, Mirihana, Kebithigollewa, and Seeduwa.

The incidents spanned both urban and rural areas, underscoring the widespread nature of the road safety crisis affecting the nation.

In addition to the bus crash in Hatton, which garnered significant attention due to the severity of the collision, other accidents occurred in different parts of the country, with varying causes, including speeding, poor road conditions, and reckless driving.

The victims, whose identities are still being verified, included both pedestrians and individuals in vehicles, with some reported to be travelling without seatbelts or helmets.

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