Colombo (News 1st); 13 fatalities were reported following multiple fatal accidents across Sri Lanka on Thursday (14), said Police Spokesperson DIG Ajith Rohana.

07 of the deaths were the result of accidents that took place on Thursday (14), while the other 06 deaths were the result of accidents that took place several days ago, he added.

The victims were identified as motorcyclists, pillion riders, and pedestrians said the Police Spokesperson.

Sri Lanka Police said operations are in place to arrest indisciplined drivers and riders.

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