Bus driver's negligence takes another life

COLOMBO (News 1st) - A person was killed in a motor accident that occurred early this morning in Kalalpitiya in Nittambuwa along the Colombo - Kandy main road. Police said the accident occurred when a bus attempted to overtake a vehicle and collided with a lorry coming in the opposite lane. The lorry driver was killed in the accident. The Police noted that 4 passengers in the bus were injured after it veered off the road. The injured have been admitted to Wathupitiwala hospital. The bus driver was arrested over the incident.