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Fifty-two people have lost their lives and 669  were injured in road accidents as of yesterday since April 13, Police said.

Police Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana said some 399 road accidents have been reported during that period.

Also the Police have taken 2,242 vehicles into their custody violating   traffic norms, causing accidents and drunk driving. 

DIG Rohana said 12 buses, 38 lorries, 128 cars, 553 three wheelers, 1,429 motorcycles, 22 cabs and 22 dual purpose vehicles were taken into custody.

"Honour traffic regulations by driving with road sense, adhere to traffic rules and regulations and avoid excessive speed, over speeding, and drunk driving are the major causes for road mishaps," he cautioned the motorists.


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  • Ranaweera Sunday, 18 April 2021 08:29 AM

    Pathetic situation. This behaviour comes with the superiroty complex when at the wheel and bad attitude.

    Siribiris Sunday, 18 April 2021 09:26 AM

    Latest way of controling human beings in Srilanka .

    Basil.Mark Sunday, 18 April 2021 09:33 AM

    We have a serious problem in drivers of motor vehicles respecting road rules.

    Seqi Sunday, 18 April 2021 10:55 AM

    Sadly there is no vaccine for fixing stupid.

    Sambo Sunday, 18 April 2021 05:34 PM

    When they are at the wheel they drive with a death wish and so they get it.


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