A total of 965 people have died between January 01 – May 13 due to various road accidents across Sri Lanka.
During this period,1,842 accidents including 902 fatal accidents were recorded, according to police reports.
The main causes cited for these accidents include negligence, reckless driving and improper vehicle maintenance.
To address the rising number of accidents, police have planned a special island-wide program focused on reducing traffic incidents, including driver awareness initiatives.
