Kandy: At least eight people died and 37 were injured in central Sri Lanka when a bus veered off the road and fell into a precipice today, police said. The tragic incident unfolded in Kotmale, located south of Kandy, when the driver lost control of the bus due to high speed. According to Oman News Agency, road accidents in Sri Lanka have been on the rise, with an average of eight fatalities occurring each day. The increase in accidents has raised concerns about road safety and the enforcement of traffic regulations in the country. This latest incident follows closely on the heels of another tragedy, where several military personnel lost their lives in a helicopter crash in eastern Sri Lanka just two days prior. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding both incidents as the nation grapples with these consecutive losses.
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