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Kurugoda Junction road to close temporarily following fatal Akurana accident
Sri Lanka Police have announced a temporary closure of the Kandy–Jaffna Road at Kurugoda Junction near Akurana to enable recovery operations following a fatal accident. The closure will remain in effect for several hours as authorities remove a prime mover and trailer involved in the incident.
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The road closure at Kurugoda Junction, located near the 7th Milepost in Akurana, has been implemented to facilitate the safe removal of heavy vehicles from the accident scene. Sri Lanka Police confirmed that recovery and clearance operations are essential before normal traffic flow can resume on the main arterial route.
The Kandy–Jaffna Road, also known as the A-09 highway, serves as a critical transportation corridor in the Central Province. Motorists have been advised to anticipate delays and consider alternative routes during the period of closure.
Authorities have not disclosed further details regarding the circumstances of the fatal accident or the number of casualties at this stage. The Police said additional information would be released once recovery operations are completed and investigations progress.