A family returning home from a wedding reception in Veyangoda was involved in a serious vehicle accident that killed two people and injured seven others on the Magalegoda-Naiwala road.
A joyful wedding celebration ended in tragedy when a van carrying family members home from a reception near Veyangoda collided on the Magalegoda-Naiwala road. The accident claimed two lives and left seven passengers with injuries, according to police reports.
Among the fatalities was the bride's brother, who was operating the vehicle at the time of the crash, and an elderly family member. Police stated that nine people in total were traveling in the van, including the bride's parents.
Initial investigations by authorities suggest that driver fatigue may have been a contributing factor to the accident. The precise circumstances surrounding the collision remain under investigation as police work to establish a fuller picture of the incident.
