Thirty passengers injured in bus collision

Over 30 passengers were injured when two buses collided head on near a water tank in Kahawatta last evening. According to Kahawatta Police, the accident had taken place when a private coach bound for Kegalle from Embilipitiya had collided head on with another passenger coach heading for Makandura from Kahawatte.

Kahawatte Hospital sources said that 16 among the injured are women.

About 10 passengers sustained fractures. Investigations are continuing.