Bridge collapses on Rakwana- Deniyaya Road

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The traffic on the Rakwana- Deniyaya Road came to a standstill this morning after the Kalupalama bridge at Hedaraliwatta collapsed while a lorry transporting a load of fertilizer was passing the bridge, police said.

They said no injuries were reported. Motorists are requested to use the Kolonna Road from the Udagama Junction in Embilipitiya as an alternative.

Pix by Ajithlal Shanthaudaya

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