Nine injured as bus topples in Horowpathana

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At least nine passengers, including seven women, were hospitalised when a bus they travelling in skidded off the road and toppled in Horowpathana on the Vavuniya-Horowpathana Road last night.

Police said 18 passengers were inside the bus when the accident occurred and the injured were admitted to the Horowpathana Hospital.

Seven passengers who were in critical condition were later transferred to the Anuradhapura Hospital.

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Praba Sunday, 25 September 2016 09:34 AM

How many people should die before government take some decisive actions.

ANTON Sunday, 25 September 2016 11:29 AM

PASSENGERS AND PEDESTRIANS SHOULD BE PROVIDED WITH METAL SUITS WITH HELMETS, WEARING THIS SHOULD BE MADE MANDATORY.

Arnold Sunday, 25 September 2016 01:11 PM

Only if Police could take action against private bus drivers based on video footage, a lot of these accidents could be avoided.

dishan Monday, 26 September 2016 10:35 AM

The traffic management system should computerized, and all violations should have serious consequences. Eliminate human intervention take corruption off

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