Mineral Sand Transportation Restricted During School Hours

COLOMBO (News 1st): Following a recent accident involving a school van and a tipper-truck transporting sand, the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau has imposed restrictions on transporting mineral sand during school hours.

Deepani Weerakoon, Director General of the Bureau, said mineral transportation will now be restricted during morning hours and after school hours.

She added that vehicles transporting mineral must be parked in designated areas with sufficient space on the road during these restricted periods.