Five dead in Meemure van tragedy
Posted by Editor on July 20, 2025 - 10:24 am
The death toll from the van accident that occurred yesterday (July 19) afternoon in the Karandagolla area of Meemure has risen to five.
A group from the Mirigama area was traveling to Meemure village on a leisure trip when the accident occurred.
The van involved in the accident had tumbled about 30 meters from an upper bend to a lower bend on the steep main road, before coming to a stop near the road.
At the time of the incident, there were six individuals inside the van. Local residents assisted in rescuing them and admitted them to the hospital.
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