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Five killed, over 50 hurt in multi-bus collision in Anuradhapura
A major road accident involving three buses has claimed five lives and left more than 50 people injured in the Rambewa area of Anuradhapura district. The injured have been transported to Anuradhapura Hospital for emergency treatment.
LSN Sri Lanka ·
The collision occurred on the A9 Road in the Medawachchiya–Rambewa area, involving two Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) buses and a private bus. Emergency services responded to the scene, and the injured were evacuated to Anuradhapura Hospital where they are receiving medical care.
The exact cause of the multi-vehicle collision is under investigation. The accident has prompted traffic disruptions along the A9 corridor, a major thoroughfare connecting several districts in the North Central Province.
Police and transport authorities have initiated inquiries into the incident. The accident highlights ongoing concerns about road safety on provincial highways, where collisions involving public transport vehicles have caused significant casualties in recent years.
The identities of the deceased and further details regarding the condition of the injured are expected to be released following formal identification procedures.