14 hospitalized due to accident

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A van carrying a group of garment factory workers met with an accident this morning in the Mahawa, Talagalle area and 14 passengers have been injured.

According to the Police, the accident had occurred at about 4.45 am near Talagalle bridge when the van crashed into a nearby tree. The passengers in the van had been travelling to Katunayake from Anuradhapura after attending a funeral house.

The injured passengers have been admitted to the Kurunegala and Mahawa hospitals. The Police suspect the accident took place due to the negligence of the driver.

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Lalindra Saturday, 13 October 2012 05:45 AM

After driving the whole night the driver fell asleep due to fatigue. It's tragic because this is an accident which could have been avoided.

Jesus Saturday, 13 October 2012 08:52 AM

Sorry Sri lanka....this government is a curse to the mother land....Sinhala race can't do anything to topple this ...

haris Saturday, 13 October 2012 12:00 AM

my best advice is to avoid late night traveling. via DM Android App

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