Motorcyclists struck by Election Commissioner’s vehicle

9 July 2014 01:41 pm Views - 3065

Two people were injured when a motor- bike was struck by the official vehicle of Election Commissioner Mahinda Deshapriya at Arambekade on the Kandy Kurunegala Road this afternoon.

Mr. Deshapriya helped to rush the injured to the Hospital. And one person was admitted to the Kandy Teaching Hospital.

The commissioner himself informed the Galagedara police about the accident and took steps to hand over his vehicle and driver to the police.

The driver was arrested on suspicion and released on police bail after his statement was recorded.(J.A.L. Jayasinghe)