Two private buses collided in the Peragolla area of Ginigathhena after their drivers allegedly engaged in reckless overtaking maneuvers. No passengers were injured, but both vehicles sustained damage.
Two buses operating on the Kandy-Hatton route were involved in a collision in the Peragolla area of Ginigathhena, according to police reports. The incident occurred when the drivers of the two private buses allegedly attempted to overtake each other in a reckless manner. While the crash resulted in damage to both vehicles, all passengers aboard escaped injury.
Police have taken both buses into custody and initiated legal proceedings against the drivers. The operators have been charged with multiple traffic violations, including excessive speed and reckless and negligent driving. Both drivers are required to appear before the Hatton Magistrate's Court on the following day.
According to police, the accident occurred amid challenging weather conditions in the region. Heavy rainfall on the western slopes of the central hills had created hazardous road conditions, with wet surfaces and increased landslide risks. Authorities had previously warned motorists to reduce speed and exercise heightened caution in the area. Police indicated that the drivers had disregarded these safety advisories when the collision took place.
