Accident in Meerigama

20 January 2012 07:54 am Views - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}} 3 Bookmark

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A van that skidded off the road this morning at the Napewatta Junction crashed into a wayside boulder causing serious injuries to the driver. Residents of the area gathered at the scene, evacuated the driver who was trapped in the wreckage and rushed him to Watupitiwala hospital. He underwent surgery immediately. Police said the driver had lost control of the vehicle due to excessive speed. Further inquiries into the incident are being conducted. Pic by Pushpakumara Mallawarachchi

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buffaloa citizen Friday, 20 January 2012 08:23 AM

Good...these vehciles need to be displayed on the main road for at least a week. This will be a good message to our drivers.

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reader Friday, 20 January 2012 08:22 AM

bad time for vans i think

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Just Another Citizen Friday, 20 January 2012 10:05 AM

Common sense, not to speed & wear your seat belt. But our people believe that since wearing belts is only applicable for newer vehicles, safety is not a concern. What a stupid law, it should apply to everyone.

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