Bus overturns into Warakapola canal, 13 injured including students
Posted by Editor on June 9, 2024 - 12:42 pm
Thirteen people, including school children, were injured and taken to the hospital today (June 9) when a bus carrying students and parents overturned into a canal in Warakapola town around 4:30 AM.
The bus was transporting students from Sri Rahula Balika Maha Vidyalaya in Malabe and their parents to a girl guides camp in Rantambe.
The driver lost control of the bus, causing the accident.
Thirteen injured individuals have been admitted to Warakapola Hospital, and the police are investigating further.
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