Expressway accident claims 4 lives : 3 Indians among the deceased

Colombo (News 1st) - An accident along the Southern Expressway which occurred last night at around 7.10 claimed the lives of 4 individuals. Among the deceased were three Indian nationals. The accident occurred in close proximity to the Kurundugahahethakma area when the van the victims were travelling on, rear-ended a lorry that was travelling in the same direction. Two individuals sustained injuries in the accident and were admitted to the Elpitiya hospital before being transferred to the Karapitiya hospital.