(UPDATED) -The driver of the crane involved in the accident at Kanatta junction, Borella today morning that claimed the life of one person and injured seven others has been arrested, Police said.
The crane had crashed into several vehicles and motor cycles.
Police said they believe that the brakes of the vehicle had malfunctioned leading to the accident.
A three-wheel driver who witnessed the accident said the vehicles had stopped for the traffic lights when the crane lost control and crashed into the vehicles.
He said some of the bikes were found under the crane.
The person killed in the accident was a 62 year old from Athurugiriya.
The final rites of veteran broadcaster, writer, and lyricist Nirmala de Alwis will be held today at Peradeniya.
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