One dead, four injured when teenager-driven jeep crashed at Mahabage

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One person died and four others were badly injured when a jeep driven by a 16-year old boy collided with four vehicles at the Mahabage junction in Welisara this morning, the police said.

Police Spokesman SSP Nihal Thalduwa said the jeep was going from Colombo to Negombo veered off the road and rammed into two motorcycles, a three wheeler and a car coming from the opposite direction.

He said the injured in the accident have been admitted to the Ragama Teaching Hospital where a 51-year old was succumbed to his injuries.

The youth was arrested over the accident and his father was also taken into the custody for allowing a minor to drive the vehicle.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the accident occurred as the driver couldn't control the speed. (Darshana Sanjeewa Balasuriya)

Comments - 17

Janaka Thursday, 04 November 2021 01:01 PM

You kill people and put yourself in trouble too, adult behaviour is pathetic, what a shame and a disaster for many, what is the meaning to this kind of irresponsible behaviour??

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cineha Thursday, 04 November 2021 01:16 PM

How many incidents such as this? Unless there is a severe punishment this will not stop. If any case of underage person driving a vehicle is detected the value equivalent to the vehicle should be imposed as a penalty or such vehicles should be forfeited.

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Dinesh Thursday, 04 November 2021 01:35 PM

Apply One country Several laws to this accident.

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N SENA Thursday, 04 November 2021 01:50 PM

ARREST THE OWNER OF VEHICLE AND HIS/HER PARENTS FOR ALLOWING THE USE OF VEHICLE

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Citizen Thursday, 04 November 2021 02:36 PM

Irresponsible parents and their children should be severely punished. Driving licence of both father

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Lal Thursday, 04 November 2021 02:49 PM

Like Middle East confiscate the vehicle.

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Jay Thursday, 04 November 2021 02:50 PM

ONE MILLION RUPEES. CASE OVER. TODAY BAIL OUT. TOMORROW PAY THE CASH CHAPTER OVER.

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Ralaharamy Thursday, 04 November 2021 04:24 PM

Isn't there any law in this country to compensate the victims and their families? Surely, the 51 year old person who died must be bread-winner for the family and may have left some dependents who have become orphan? This is the Saudi Law.

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Mohamed Friday, 05 November 2021 05:55 AM

Youngsters driving without license is high among one specific community in SL. The main reason is mothers not in control of their kids. The religious leaders should focus on reforming this situation instead of wasting time on preaching history in religious places. Then police who should act to prevent accidents and not let drivers violate rules, then catch them for fines. This boy and his father should be punished severely.

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Ros Weer Friday, 05 November 2021 06:26 AM

Money talks. Money connects them to politicians in the ruling mafia. Both will be free shortly.

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Joe Friday, 05 November 2021 07:14 AM

Looks like an ideal candidate for pohottuwa when he's old enough

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Sara Friday, 05 November 2021 07:22 AM

According to One Country One Law theory, "It could be the fault of the deceased person", AG will withdraw the case as he cannot find sufficient evidence to proceed with the case because the main witness the 51 yer old is not present.

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Terrence Friday, 05 November 2021 08:51 AM

The owner of this vehicle should be given a long jail sentence, fined the maximum as he has contributed to the deaths by giving a person not having a license

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mnsmart Friday, 05 November 2021 10:49 AM

Nothing will happen for sure....

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Buomar bin Obaid Friday, 05 November 2021 11:39 AM

Shame on all concerned

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dickie bird Friday, 05 November 2021 02:42 PM

All medical bills, Ambulance charges, adequate Compensation must be paid according to injuries and those hurt

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Decentgent Friday, 05 November 2021 06:01 PM

All parents should take note of this n keep the vehicle keys away from children. The family of the deceased should be compensated substantially.

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