Container vehicle topples blocking Colombo-Kandy main road

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One lane of the Colombo Kandy main road was blocked at the entrance of the Colombo - Katunayake Expressway (E03) at Thorana Junction due to a container lorry toppling over, police said.

They said one side of the road leading to Colombo had been blocked creating a huge traffic congestion.

Therefore motorists were advised to use alternative routes.

The container driver and the cleaner were admitted to the Colombo National Hospital.

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Katie Wednesday, 05 April 2017 11:45 AM

This is the reason why former President Premadasa brought in the rule where containers and transport of building materials etc were permitted to travel only between 9pm to 6am. I think the government should bring in this rule once again.

Dinesh Wednesday, 05 April 2017 12:05 PM

Yes correct. I definitely agree on this. These heavy vehicles are one of the main reasons for traffic jams. Poorly maintained

Shelly. Wednesday, 05 April 2017 12:16 PM

The Police could have used teer gas and water canons to disperse the blocking container. .. via DM Android App

Vernon Wednesday, 05 April 2017 02:10 PM

Some of these container drivers drive such huge vehicle as if it is a 3 wheeler. Only sharp turning at higher speed will topple a container truck. This obviously a drivers fault.

Selvyn Wednesday, 05 April 2017 02:56 PM

Most of the accidents are attributed to reckless driving under the influence of liquor. Deterrent punishment is the solution via DM Android App

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