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Constable hacked for preventing angry mob from torching car involved in fatal crash

24Jul

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LOCAL

Constable hacked for preventing angry mob from torching car involved in fatal crash

A motorcyclist was killed in a head-on collision involving a motorcycle and a luxury car, yesterday (23) at around 8.30 p.m. on the Dambulla-Habarana main road in Pelwehera area. According to the police, the luxury car was en route to Sigiriya from Dambulla when the motorcycle, which had been travelling in the opposite direction, had made a turn towards his home across the main road and collided with the car. The accident has been caused by the negligence of both parties, as the luxury car had been travelling at an excessive speed and the motorcyclist had carelessly crossed the road, said Inspector of Police Sampath Wickramaratne of Dambulla police. The deceased (38), named Ashoka Lal, has been identified as a father of two and a resident of Pelwehera area. Following the accide...

JUST IN: Two killed in Dewundara sea collision

10Jan

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JUST IN: Two killed in Dewundara sea collision

Two people have died following a collision between a container and a multi-day fishing trawler off the Dewundara seas. One person is still unaccounted for. According to Navy media spokesperson Commander Dinesh Bandara, the collision occurred 13 nautical miles off the Dewundara coast. He further noted that a search operation is currently underway for the missing person. Two Dora vessels have been dispatched. The navy media spokesperson further added that the said container vessel which set sail from Chennai was on its way to the Hambantota port after its arrival at the Colombo Harbor.

Two killed in motorbike accident in Elephant Pass

19Dec

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Two killed in motorbike accident in Elephant Pass

Two people have died in a head-on collision involving two motorbikes in Elephant Pass on the Jaffna-Killinochchi Main Road. According to the police, the victims of last evening’s accident were 28 and 36 years old. Two others were admitted to hospital with injuries.

Hunupitiya container collision brings traffic to a standstill

21Nov

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Hunupitiya container collision brings traffic to a standstill

A collision between a container truck and a train occurred at the Hunupitiya Railway Crossing today, Nov 21, disrupting train services along the main line. According to the Railway Control room, the truck collided with a train that was moving from Colombo to Madakalapuwa. Heavy traffic congestion is being reported from the area. Steps to remove the container are currently underway.

Three killed in collision on Veyangoda railway track

20Nov

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Three killed in collision on Veyangoda railway track

Three individuals died due to an accident that occurred on the Pattigoda railway line in Veyangoda. According to the police, another individual is in a critical condition. The incident took place when a motor vehicle collided into a train along the Pattigoda Railway Crossing in Veyangoda.

Four die as aircraft and helicopter crash over Buckinghamshire

18Nov

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Four die as aircraft and helicopter crash over Buckinghamshire

Four people have died after an aircraft and a helicopter crashed in mid-air over Buckinghamshire in Britain. Two people were killed in each aircraft, Thames Valley Police said. Police and the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) said they have launched a joint investigation to establish the cause of the collision just after midday at Waddesdon Estate, near Aylesbury.A Wycombe Air Park spokesman said both aircraft came from the airfield. Supt Rebecca Mears, from Thames Valley Police, said she could not give any details of the identity or the genders of the victims at this stage and her “first priority” was the next of kin.She said it was “too early to tell” what might have caused the crash. The AAIB said the plane involved was a Cessna.Emergency services were called to Upper W...

16Nov

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Minneriya collision claims a life

An individual was killed, and two others were injured, in an accident that occurred at Minneriya. According to the police, the accident occurred due to a collision involving a three-wheeler and a lorry. The injured were admitted to the Minneriya Hospital. The driver of the lorry was arrested today, November 16.

Minuwangoda collision claims several lives

4Nov

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Minuwangoda collision claims several lives

Three individuals have died in an accident in Katunayake. The victims had been travelling in a truck which had veered off the road and crashed into a transformer post. Two individuals were admitted to the Negombo Hospital. The deceased were aged 54, 26 and 27 and are residents from the Nawalapitiya, Matale and Mahawa areas.