Wennappuwa Accident: Police uncover pistol

Six persons were killed while three others sustained injuries in an accident reported along the Colombo-Chilaw road in Wennappuwa at around 3.15 this morning.

Police said a Colombo bound Chilaw car rammed onto a lorry plying in the same direction, near the Nainamadama Bridge.

According to the Police Media Unit, nine males on board the car sustained injuries. Six individuals succumbed to their injuries upon admission to the hospital. The deceased are residents of Wennappuwa.

Two others who sustained critical injuries have been admitted to the Colombo National Hospital.

Police said the victims were returning home after attending a wedding ceremony and suspect the commuters were under the influence.

Meanwhile, the driver of the lorry has been apprehended. The Wennappuwa Police is conducting further investigation.

Courtesy : NEWSRADIO