10 killed, over 20 injured after bus topples into river at Manampitiya

At least 10 passengers were killed and more than 20 persons injured after a bus from Kaduruwela to Akkaraipattu collided on the Kotaleeya bridge at Manampitiya and toppled into the river this evening (July 09).

Several passengers who were traveling in the bus have been injured following the accident and have been admitted to the Polonnaruwa and Manampitiya Hospitals.

However, Polonnaruwa Hospital sources confirmed that 10 persons were killed in the incident.

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UPDATE – July 10, 2023 – 08:48 AM:

Sri Lanka Police say the death toll in the bus accident has increased to 11, among the dead were one female and 10 males.

Around 40 persons have also sustained injuries with some in critical condition.

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