The Road Development Authority has instructed drivers to maintain a maximum speed limit of 60 kmph while using the Southern Expressway due to heavy rains in the country.
These instructions were issued in the wake of a collision near the Kahathuduwa exit point of the Southern Expresswa involving six vehicles which left two persons injured yesterday (Sept 15).
Police said slippery roads were the reason the accident. The injured victims are currently receiving treatment at the Homagama hospital.
A Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 helicopter belonging to the No. 72 squadron has crashed into the Madhuru Oya reservoir this morning, Air FOrce Media Spokesman Eranda Geeganage said.
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In its first electoral test since taking power, the ruling National People’s Power (NPP) fell short of expectations, winning only around 40 % of the national vote in Tuesday’s local government election and falling short of enough seats to gain control of the majority of councils.
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