Heavy rains, toppled container truck cause heavy traffic in Colombo

18 May 2017 02:50 pm

Heavy traffic was reported in several areas in Colombo including Horton Place, Borella, Pettah, Dematagoda, Thunmulla and Kirillapone because of the torrential rains accompanied by strong winds.

Meanwhile, heavy traffic was reported on Baseline Road because of the road being blocked by a container truck that had toppled over near the Kelanitissa Power Station.

Police said they were clearing the road.