13 Tangalle UC Personnel Dead In Bus Crash

COLOMBO (News 1st): Deputy Minister of Local Government, Ruwan Senarath confirmed that the Tangalle Urban Council Secretary and 12 employees were among those who lost their lives in the tragic accident in Ella. 

He also noted that a team from the Tangalle Urban Council has been dispatched to provide support to the accident victims and their families.

The Ella bus accident has claimed 15 lives. 

According to reports, the bus was traveling from Ella to Wellawaya when it veered off the road and plunged into a deep gorge. 

The accident occurred around 9:15 PM, and rescue efforts were undertaken by the military, police, disaster management teams, and local residents.