A private bus traveling from Yatihalagala towards Kulugammana on the Aladeniya–Yatihalagala–Kulugammana road veered off the road near the Kulugammana junction and plunged down an embankment, resulting in an accident last night (12th).
According to police reports, 37 individuals were injured in the incident.
Among the injured are the bus driver, 9 other men, 20 women, and approximately 8 children.
They were admitted to the Kandy, Peradeniya, and Thittapajjala hospitals for treatment.
It is reported that the passengers were a group from the Galgamuwa–Ahetuwewa area, traveling to Kandy on a pilgrimage.
The condition of the injured is not critical, and the Aladeniya Police are conducting further investigations.
(dailynews.lk / Pic : Accident1st)
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