School bus topples; injures 30

14 June 2012 03:06 am

A school bus carrying at least 40 children collided with an oncoming car and had fallen down a 30 foot deep precipice in Kegalle this morning. Initial reports say that 30 children have been injured together with the driver of the car and have been admitted to the Kegalle base hospital for further treatment.

The car that collided was travelling from Avissawella to Anuradhapura, carrying a bridegroom and the best man, was speeding to get to their destination for the auspicious hour.The best man had been injured and was admitted to the hospital. (Sanath Desmond)