Road accidents claim 81 in ten days

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Eighty one people were killed in 65 fatal accidents reported during the ten days time of 10th and 19th of April, Police said today.

Police Media Spokesperson SSP AjithRohana said 650 other accidents that caused minor injuries were also reported. Besides, 1800 motorist were arrested for drunken driving.

He said that these errant drivers would be prosecuted in addition to the cancellation of their licensesonce convicted by the court of law Further, he said 10 people were killed in an accident in Aralaganwila, fivepersons inan accident Kataragama, and three others in Kalmunai.

“These are the major accidents occurred during the Sinhala New Year, he said.

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