Colombo (News 1st): Six people have died in several accidents that took place in Wellawaya, Negombo, Hikkaduwa, and Dompe Police areas.

Wellawaya

2 people including a child died in an accident that took place in Aanapallama along the Wellawaya – Moneragala road. The accident occurred when a lorry collided with a van.

Negombo

Two youths died when the motorbikes they were travelling on collided. The police stated the duo aged 19 are residents of Munnakkaraya, Negombo.

Hikkaduwa

A 51-year-old woman died after being hit by a bus in the Kumara Kanda area in Hikkaduwa. The police said that following the incident residents in the area attacked the bus. 

Dompe

A woman has died after she was hit by a motorcycle in Delgoda, Dompe. Police stated that the motorbike rider who was injured in the accident is currently undergoing treatment. The victim is a 56-year-old resident of Parangoda, Dekatana. 

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