Dozen injured after bus veers off road in Watawala

Dozen injured after bus veers off road in Watawala

by Staff Writer 01-08-2023 | 5:45 AM

COLOMBO (News 1st) - 12 people have been injured after a bus plying from Colombo to Nuwara Eliya veered off the road in Watawala.

The accident was reported at about 04:30 am on Tuesday (01), According to Sri Lanka Police.

The bus driver was trying to overtake another bus, when it had veered off the road and went down a precipice.

The 12 injured people are currently receiving treatment at the Watawala hospital.