COLOMBO (News 1st) – An accident involving a CTB bus that occurred along the A9 road in close proximity to the Punewa navy base has left 18 people injured.

According to the Police Spokesperson, the injured which included 5 women were admitted to the Vavuniya hospital.

The accident was reported to be a result of the driver falling asleep at the wheel.

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