Two killed, 15 injured in bus accident in Saliyawewa

Newswire reports that the crash happened on the 22nd near Mahahenyaya Junction in the Saliyawewa Police Division, on the Puttalam–Trincomalee Road. Ada Derana (தமிழ்) places it near the 19th mile marker in Saliyawewa and says it occurred at about 6pm. Lankadeepa also reports a crash at about 6pm in the Palugaswewa area of Saliyawewa.

Newswire reports that a luxury passenger bus travelling from Colombo to Mannar struck a motorcycle moving ahead in the same direction. It says the driver lost control, and the bus hit a bridge and a high-voltage electricity pole before overturning. Lankadeepa likewise reports that the bus left the road, struck a power pole and overturned.

Newswire reports that the motorcycle rider and a woman travelling on the bus died after being admitted to Puttalam Hospital. It says the rider was a 38-year-old Saliyawewa resident and the passenger was a 30-year-old woman from Rambewa. Lankadeepa reports that one of the two people killed was a woman.

Newswire reports that the motorcycle rider, bus driver, conductor and 14 passengers were injured and taken to Puttalam Hospital. Lankadeepa says 15 passengers were injured, while Ada Derana (தமிழ்) reports that more than 15 people were hurt. Newswire says Saliyawewa Police are investigating the crash.

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