40 injured in bus accident in Sri Lanka

11 Jul 2024

World

Colombo, July 12 (IANS) Around 40 people were hospitalised when a bus was caught in an accident in Labukele, Nuwara-Eliya, central Sri Lanka, at around 5 a.m., the police said.The bus was on its way to Trincomalee, a popular tourist destination on the eastern coast, from Nuwara-Eliya. The accident occurred due to a sudden brake failure when the bus was navigating a mountainous area, the police added on Thursday as reported by Xinhua news agency.Those who have sustained injuries were admitted to the Nuwara-Eliya District Hospital, according to the police.Official data showed 2,557 people were killed in 2,200 fatal road accidents reported in the South Asian country in 2023.--IANSint/khz

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40 injured in bus accident in Sri Lanka

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