Seven people were killed and several others, including a number of students from Thurstan College in Colombo sustained injuries following an accident in Nanuoya involving a bus, van & a three-wheeler.
Minister Jeevan Thondaman says that there were 9 people in the van and only 2 survived.
“Please do not share & circulate disturbing videos of the accident/victims on social media out of respect for the family. The family of the deceased belong to Dickoya, Hatton and are present in the hospital. Please have some empathy and respect towards the situation of the family.” Minister Thondaman said after visiting the Nuwera Eliya hospital. (NewsWire)
— Jeevan Thondaman (@JeevanThondaman) January 20, 2023