1 dead, 9 injured in Galigamuwa

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One person was killed and another nine were injured when a speeding CTB bus bound for Kegalle collided with a van head on in Galigamuwa this morning. One person is in critical condition and receiving treatment at the Kandy General Hospital, police media spokesman SP Preshantha Jayakody said.

The rest of the injured were admitted to the Kegalle Hospital while the bus driver was taken into custody by the Kegalle police, SP Jayakody said. (SD)

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Sunday, 14 February 2010 08:29 AM

The outcome of the driver's arrest is well known. The driver will be released on political influence today.

Monday, 15 February 2010 04:58 AM

come on don't drag politics into every single incident taking place in the country. this is just a road accident

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