Police announced today that they have requested medical reports for all drivers involved in last night’s accident in Sapugaskanda—including former Speaker and current MP Ashoka Ranwala—to determine whether any of them were under the influence of alcohol at the time of the collision.
The incident occurred when a jeep driven by MP Ranwala reportedly collided head-on with another vehicle. The Sapugaskanda Police have launched a full investigation into the crash.
Police Spokesman ASP F.U. Wootler told the media that two individuals injured in the accident, including Ranwala, are currently being treated at the Colombo National Hospital. A six-month-old infant injured in the collision has been admitted to the Lady Ridgeway Children’s Hospital.
ASP Wootler said medical reports have been formally requested to assess whether alcohol played a role in the crash, and that police will proceed based on the results. He added that officers were unable to record a statement from MP Ranwala yesterday as he remained under medical care. The alcohol test report is expected later this afternoon.
No arrests have been made at this stage, and investigations are continuing.
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