12 Injured as Bus Overturns Along Puttalam-Anuradhapura Main Road

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Twelve people were injured when a luxury bus travelling from Colombo to Anuradhapura overturned near the Mee Oya Bridge along the Puttalam–Anuradhapura main road last night.

Police said the accident occurred at around 10:15 p.m. 

Prevailing rainy weather conditions has caused the bus to skid and overturn across the road.

The injured include seven women and an eight-year-old girl, along with the bus driver and conductor. 

They have been admitted to Puttalam Hospital for treatment.