Fatal road accident: Bus overturns, 21 people died on the spot

Fatal road accident: 21 people have died in a road accident in the tea plantation area of Sri Lanka. The government has ordered an investigation into the incident. Road accidents are common in Sri Lanka. Such accidents occur due to many reasons such as narrow roads, speeding of vehicles, and negligence of drivers. It is said that the presence of passengers beyond the capacity is also a reason for this accident. The full details regarding this are as follows.

A tragic incident took place in the tea plantation area of Sri Lanka on Sunday morning. A bus full of passengers lost control and fell off a cliff into a ravine, killing 21 passengers on the spot. 36 people were seriously injured in the accident.

Fatal road accident in Srilanka

The accident occurred in the early hours of the morning near the town of Kotmale, about 140 kilometers east of the capital Colombo. The bus was mostly carrying Buddhist pilgrims. Authorities believe that the bus was carrying 77 people, although the capacity of the bus was 52. The driver lost control of the vehicle, police said.

Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Roads and Transport Prasanna Gunasena confirmed the death toll in the accident at 21. The injured were immediately rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment. The government has ordered an investigation into the incident. Road accidents are common in Sri Lanka. Such accidents occur due to many reasons such as narrow roads, speeding vehicles, and driver negligence. People are demanding that the government pay more attention to road safety.

Road accidents have been a frequent occurrence in Sri Lanka in recent times. Accidents often occur due to many factors such as congested roads, poor road construction, speeding of vehicles, and driver negligence. In this context, it is very important for motorists to take certain precautions.

Over 20 people have been killed after a bus fell down a precipice in Kotmale in the Gerandi Ella area on Sunday.

Deputy Minister of Transport Dr. Prasanna Gunasena said that at least 77 people were in the bus at the time of the accident.#Srilanka #lka #accident pic.twitter.com/8V6jEBKByD

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The vehicle should not be driven too fast. In addition, the rules of the road must be strictly followed. The vehicle should not be driven after drinking alcohol. Before traveling, one should check whether the vehicle is in good condition. The traffic police are advising people to drive carefully in crowded places.

People are demanding that the government pay adequate compensation to the families of those who died in this accident. They are also demanding that the injured be provided better medical care. People are demanding that the government focus more on road safety and take steps to prevent accidents.

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