Bus carrying pilgrims overturns in Muttur, injuring 52

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Colombo, July 19 (Daily Mirror) - A bus carrying a group of pilgrims from Jaffna to Kataragama ran off the road and overturned this afternoon in the Muttur area resulting in 52 pilgrims being injured.

Out of the 59 passengers on the bus at the time of the accident, 52 were injured and admitted to the Muttur Hospital.

Hospital sources indicated that 50 individuals had sustained minor injuries, while two had suffered serious hand injuries.

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Driver Friday, 19 July 2024 10:54 PM

Accidents are due to 1) Tiredness - lack of sleep, 2) alcoholism, 3) Carelessness speeding.4) Poor state of the vehicle. There should be a compulsory break in the driving time.

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Citizen k Saturday, 20 July 2024 06:09 AM

Totally agree.

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Lk Saturday, 20 July 2024 12:48 AM

All long journeys are subjected more and mors accidents Have two drivers Have a break Have safety check Have a speed limit Check service history

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Ylg Saturday, 20 July 2024 06:24 AM

Please do something about these bus drivers. They are a murderous lot. Why do the authorities turn a blind eye

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Koshua Saturday, 20 July 2024 12:29 PM

Because of the bus owners are police fellows and stooges of area politician. Hence no action will be taken. Such a menace the bus, lorry and 3 wheel drivers

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