A van and tipper truck collided head-on in Mawanella this afternoon, leaving four people injured. One of the injured is reported to be in critical condition.
A road accident at Gadol Bridge in Mawanella has resulted in four people being hospitalized. The collision occurred this afternoon when a van travelling from Aranayaka toward Mawanella town struck a tipper truck moving in the opposite direction on the same route.
According to Mawanella Police, the tipper truck was transporting sand under a valid permit at the time of the incident. All four occupants of the van sustained injuries in the impact and were transported to Mawanella Base Hospital for treatment.
A hospital spokesperson indicated that one of the injured individuals remains in critical condition, though specific details about the other three were not provided. The Mawanella Police have initiated investigations into the circumstances of the accident and are continuing their inquiry.
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