Attempt to close open door leads to fatal bus crash

A bus driver was killed and several others injured in a road accident reported in the Haldummulla police area, police said.

The incident occurred on the morning of January 18 in the Kalupahana area when a private bus travelling from Colombo to Welimada lost control and crashed into a wall before overturning. Police said the driver had attempted to close an open door near his seat when he lost control of the vehicle.

The driver, a 49-year-old resident of the Dehiwitta–Atampitiya area, died after being admitted to the Haldummulla Hospital. The conductor, an 11-year-old boy, a woman and four other passengers were injured in the accident.

Haldummulla Police are continuing investigations. (Newswire)

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