The two drivers of the racing cars involved in yesterday’s car accident at the Fox Hill Super Cross races in Diyatalawa, were remanded until April 30 by the Bandarawela Magistrate’s Court.
They were arrested while undergoing treatment in hospital this morning.
(Previous News on 22nd April, 2024 at 10:59am)
‘Fox Hill’ crash : Drivers of two racing cars arrested
The two drivers of the racing cars involved in yesterday’s (April 21) accident at the Fox Hill SuperCross races in Diyatalawa, have been arrested while undergoing treatment in hospital, the Police Media Division states.
According to the police, The “Fox Hill Super Cross 2024” racing event has now been temporarily suspended and Diyatalawa Police is conducting further investigation.
The incident occurred when a race car had veered off the race track and collided with a group of spectators. Seven persons including five adult males and a small child were killed while 23 were injured, according to authorities.
The 28th edition of the ‘Fox Hill Super Cross’ kicked off at Diyatalawa yesterday after an absence of 05 years.
(Pic courtesy : Accident1st)
