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Magistrate orders full investigation into fatal Rabawewa bus accident
An Anuradhapura Additional Magistrate has directed police to conduct a comprehensive inquiry into the deadly Rabawewa road crash and present findings to court.
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Additional Magistrate D.L. Samarasinha issued the directive after reviewing a preliminary report submitted by Mihintale Police regarding the fatal bus accident in Rabawewa. The order mandates that officers undertake a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident and file detailed findings with the court.
The Magistrate's decision followed consideration of police submissions related to the crash. The comprehensive probe is expected to establish the causes and contributing factors leading to the fatalities, with particular focus on road and vehicle conditions at the time of the accident.
Mihintale Police have been tasked with completing the investigation and submitting their report to the Additional Magistrate's court. The inquiry will form the basis for potential legal proceedings in connection with the incident.
The order underscores judicial oversight of major road accident investigations in the Anuradhapura district, ensuring thorough examination of fatal traffic incidents.