The bus was traveling from Nuwara Eliya to Trincomalee, a popular tourist destination on the east coast. Police said on Thursday that the accident occurred due to sudden brake failure when the bus was going through a hilly area, Xinhua news agency reported.
According to police, those who sustained injuries have been admitted to Nuwara-Eliya District Hospital.
Official data shows that 2,557 people died in 2,200 fatal road accidents in the South Asian country in 2023.
According to police, those who sustained injuries have been admitted to Nuwara-Eliya District Hospital.
Official data shows that 2,557 people died in 2,200 fatal road accidents in the South Asian country in 2023.