Sampath Jayalal: Latest News

COLOMBO (News 1st) – Several deaths were reported following a tragic accident that took place in Nuwara Eliya on Friday (20) evening.The Nuwara Eliya hospital director confirmed to News 1st that seven people died, and 30 others were injured following the accident.News 1st correspondent Sampath Jayalal said the accident took place at the Radella 'Keti" Road.He said the road in which the accident took place was considered as a risky route, that is usually used by experienced drivers.He also noted that the van was badly damaged in the accident.A bus carrying a group of students from Thurstan College, Colombo on an education trip had veered off the road and fallen into a precipice in Radella, Nuwara Eliya.Police Spokesperson SSP Nihal Thalduwa speaking to News 1st confirmed that the bus fell into a 50 feet deep precipice after it collided with a van.

COLOMBO (News 1st) – Director General of the Disaster Management Center Major General Sudantha Ranasinghe confirmed to News 1st that school students are NOT among the fatalities reported following an accident in Radella, Nuwara Eliya.Seven people died in the accident, and six of them were those traveling in the van, and the other was a three wheeler driver.The accident took place when a bus carrying a group of students from Thurstan College, Colombo collided with a van and a three-wheeler along the 'Keti' Road in Radella, Nuwara Eliya.Director General of the Disaster Management Center Major General Sudantha Ranasinghe said that 41 students were admitted to the hospital and all of them are out of harms way.News 1st correspondent Sampath Jayalal said the accident took place at the Radella 'Keti" Road.He said the road in which the accident took place was considered as a risky route, that is usually used by experienced drivers.He also noted that the van was badly damaged in the accident.