First accident on the Southern Expressway injures two
Posted by Editor on November 28, 2011 - 9:45 am
The first accident on the Southern Expressway occurred today (November 28) at 7.15am when a speeding vehicle toppled over injuring two persons, the Kelanigama Police stated.
The vehicle was unable to control its speed causing it to topple making it the first accident on the expressway since it was declared open yesterday (November 27) by President Mahinda Rajapaksa.
Courtesy: Ada Derana – Pix by LankaCNews

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uda balagena buruwa wage alawanda athi!!!!!.I wish first one or two month speed limitation should be 80km/h must drive because of some peoples this new highway not have any experience!
Wandurata delipihiya dunnawagethamai
fear
parana galu pare davasakata riya anaturu keeyak venavada?parissamen yamu.