A tragic road accident occurred this morning (09) at the Anuradhapura – Rambewa – Welioya junction on the A-9 highway, resulting in the deaths of 05 individuals.
The accident involved a collision between two Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) buses and a private passenger bus.
According to the police, the accident transpired when two SLTB buses initially collided head-on, after which a private bus also crashed into them.
Approximately 50 people were injured in the crash and have been admitted to the Rambewa Regional Hospital and the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital for medical treatment.
