Major road accident reported near Kurugoda Junction in Akurana
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Rupavahini News reports that the fatal crash occurred the previous morning near the seventh-mile post at Kurugoda Junction in Akurana, on the Kandy–Matale A9 road within the Alawathugoda police area. Newswire reports that several vehicles were involved and that traffic on the main road was obstructed.
Newswire reports that the death toll had reached four. Ada Derana (සිංහල), Ada Derana, Hiru News (සිංහල), Hiru News (தமிழ்) and Newswire report that police arrested the cement-truck driver involved in the crash. Hiru News (සිංහල) reports that the driver lost control of the truck.
Newswire reports that police were investigating the driver's claim that the truck had suffered brake failure. Rupavahini News and Sri Lanka Mirror report that the driver was due to appear in court that day.
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