A tragic accident near a Vesak Dansala in Meegoda Junction claimed the lives of six people and left seven others injured after a cab crashed into a crowd gathered along the roadside on Saturday night.
Police confirmed that the driver of the cab, a 42-year-old resident of Piliyandala, was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the incident. The suspect has since been arrested and is currently in police custody.
According to investigations, the cab was traveling through the Meegoda area in Homagama when it suddenly veered off the road and struck a group of people who were standing in a queue near a Vesak Dansala. The vehicle reportedly fled the scene following the collision.
The victims who lost their lives include three women aged 15, 32, and 56, and three men aged 35, 38, and 58.
Seven others, including a young child, sustained injuries in the crash and were admitted to the Homagama Base Hospital for treatment.
Police have launched further investigations into the incident as authorities continue to gather evidence surrounding the fatal crash.
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