Two persons killed in collision on Galle-Matara main road
Posted by Editor on February 27, 2014 - 11:40 am
Two persons were killed when an SUV collided with a motorbike on the Galle-Matara main road in the Kumbulgama area.
The SUV was travelling from Galle to Matara while the motorbike was heading to Galle from Weligama when the two vehicles collided, police reported.
The motorcyclist and his passenger were critically injured in the crash and were rushed to the Matara hospital where they succumbed to their injuries.
The victims were aged 33 and 43 years and were residents of Weligama and Mirissa respectively.
The driver of the SUV was arrested following the incident while the Weligama police are conducting further inquiries.
(Courtesy : Ada Derana)
Latest Headlines in Sri Lanka
- Sri Lankan Government to revive salt industry by ending decades of corruption May 22, 2025
- Sakvithi and wife receive suspended sentences May 22, 2025
- Two arrested with 101kg of heroin in Weeraketiya May 22, 2025
- Sri Lanka Government acts to end salt shortage May 22, 2025
- Poovarasankulam OIC arrested for Rs. 500,000 bribe solicitation May 22, 2025
I am sometimes a bit of an illiterate idiot when deciphering certain abbreviations.Does SUV stand for surface unmanned vehicles? Can someone please help?
Dear AUJ,
A sport utility vehicle (SUV) is a vehicle similar to a station wagon or estate car, and are usually equipped with four-wheel drive for on- or off-road ability. Some SUVs include the towing capacity of a pickup truck with the passenger-carrying space of a minivan or large sedan.
Popular in the late-1990s and early–mid-2000s, SUVs sales temporarily declined due to high oil prices and a declining economy. The traditional truck-based SUV is gradually being supplanted by the crossover SUV, which uses an automobile platform for lighter weight and better fuel efficiency, as a response to much of the criticism of sport utility vehicles. By 2010, SUV sales around the world grew, in spite of high gas prices
Mr.G.G.,
Thank You Very Much Sir, You appear to be quite sober in your general knowledge and habits although your name suggested otherwise.
I thank you once again for the relevant information.