Police have found that the driver involved in a fatal road accident in Mattakkuliya was allegedly under the influence of cannabis when the crash occurred.
The accident took place last night (16) after the car, which was travelling at high speed, collided with several vehicles on the road.
According to police, the car crashed into three three-wheelers and four motorcycles during the incident.
Ten people were seriously injured and were admitted to the Colombo National Hospital for treatment. Three of the injured later succumbed to their injuries, bringing the death toll from the accident to three.
Police arrested the driver of the car following the crash.
The Mattakkuliya Police are continuing investigations into the incident.
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