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The pictures show the first accident which took place on the Southern Expressway this morning at Kahatuduwa. The expressway was declared open last morning, in a ceremony by President Mahinda Rajapaksa. Pix by Buddika Kumarasiri




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  • nsathees Monday, 28 November 2011 09:36 AM

    Driving in highway (Express way) needs training. Don't underestimate that. Controlling a Vehicle at 120KM/H is not a joke for Sri Lankans who usually do not exceed 80KM/h.
    I can say this as I have drove in Swiss, German and Canadian Highways.

    AASIF Wednesday, 30 November 2011 11:39 AM

    crazy fellow dosen't even know that it is a new van and has gone fast.

    Sugan Tuesday, 29 November 2011 01:43 PM

    Paid toll fee to hurt the vehicle

    B.de Silva Tuesday, 29 November 2011 04:23 AM

    not only the speed limit to be reduced, a certificate has to be obtained for the reliability of the vehicle to drive in the Express Way. Also a heavy fine will be imposed for violators.

    Condro Monday, 28 November 2011 05:30 PM

    creating jobs

    Engineer Monday, 28 November 2011 12:16 PM

    alright, lets blame the LTTE then. we gotta blame someone this a democracy, that's how democracy works.

    Imran Monday, 28 November 2011 12:15 PM

    until drivers get use to the road have to reduce the speed limit

    Paddy Suman Monday, 28 November 2011 12:19 PM

    You are an Evil.

    Saman Monday, 28 November 2011 11:45 AM

    Driver made history.

    Srilankan Monday, 28 November 2011 10:52 AM

    Aiyo Please don't allow privet buses on this , if so it the High way will become a DANGER ZONE for others

    Eng Monday, 28 November 2011 10:45 AM

    Is there any equation to findout speed limit based on tyre size?

    np Monday, 28 November 2011 10:17 AM

    1st they have to teach how to drive..................

    DANIA Monday, 28 November 2011 10:04 AM

    careless driving/any other problems in vehicle

    Shane Monday, 28 November 2011 09:42 AM

    One of many more to come.... I hope this saying is not true...

    mac Monday, 28 November 2011 09:37 AM

    It no good having Xhigh ways in Sri Lanka. one has to teach people to drive properly first.

    Prof Wickramatillake Monday, 28 November 2011 09:40 AM

    This guy must have driven like and idiot on an expressway

    Gamarala Monday, 28 November 2011 05:35 AM

    Let's allow a few garage boys to put up shop on the sides.

    Viraj De Silva Monday, 28 November 2011 09:38 AM

    With the road width being narrower compared to international standards the speed limit may have to be reduced to 80KM from 100KM. This will reduce the risk of accidents even during rainy days.

    Tiral Jayawardana Monday, 28 November 2011 09:37 AM

    Careless driving. should charged for the road damage other wise it will continue

    vvt Monday, 28 November 2011 09:36 AM

    Even ABS and EBD can out do the laws of nature.

    Don Quixote Monday, 28 November 2011 09:31 AM

    Welcome to SUICIDE ALLEY !

    Engineer Monday, 28 November 2011 08:21 AM

    tolerance or safety factor. Once you go above the design speed limit you putting yourself as well as the public at much greater increased risk of serious injury or death as well increasing the what we call your exposure. And that's is exactly what happened here, this guy was probably well above the speed limit, and statistics took their natural course and acted in favor of most properly outcome. Saying that doesn't mean every driver who speeds will be killed, you are increasing your risk greatly by doing so.

    Posting a speed limit of 2kmph will not help this situation, this guy clearly has no regard for the laws.Therefore his license should be revoked, and only given back once you fully understands the seriousness of the risks of driving. Majority of the drivers who observe posted speed limit, reaps the fruits of engineering. 99.9999% of the time they will not have any incidences.

    NPJ Monday, 28 November 2011 08:17 AM

    In reality, these vans are not made to drive at such a high speed. See the Tyre size.

    Abdul Monday, 28 November 2011 07:48 AM

    mandatory power play is on, and it seems Dilshan was batting, here too

    Hemantha Monday, 28 November 2011 07:47 AM

    Early bird caught the pray !...

    Hewawalandanage Niha Monday, 28 November 2011 07:20 AM

    well please dont blame china for the accident,that is a joke

    Asoka Monday, 28 November 2011 06:29 AM

    Well you cannot blame anyone. Inexperience . They will have to learn.

    jterm Monday, 28 November 2011 05:59 AM

    everything is made in china bro

    mohamed izwan Monday, 28 November 2011 05:59 AM

    poor driving

    Noah Monday, 28 November 2011 05:45 AM

    must be a careless driver.. hope thy r ok and no major damages to the road

    Rathnaweera Monday, 28 November 2011 05:37 AM

    What are these people doing on the X press way. I can see another walking along.

    citizen Monday, 28 November 2011 05:43 AM

    Chinese made, obviously the risk is high and quality is........


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