An accident occurred on the morning of the 14th when two buses collided in the Desford area of Nuwara Eliya. It is reported that 28 people sustained injuries in the incident and were admitted to the Nuwara Eliya District General Hospital for treatment.

Key Points

  • The accident occurred on the morning of the 14th in the Desford area of Nuwara Eliya.
  • The collision involved prison officers arriving from Colombo and a group travelling to a wedding ceremony.
  • Nanu Oya Police stated that the conditions of the injured are not critical.

Who was involved in the accident?

The collision involved a bus carrying a group of prison officers on a trip from Colombo to Nuwara Eliya, and another bus transporting guests from Boralanda, Welimada, heading to attend a wedding in the Agarapathana area.

Passengers from both groups were injured after the two buses collided head-on. However, Nanu Oya Police confirmed that none of the hospitalised individuals are in critical condition.