Colombo, Dec 17 (NIA) – At least 10 people were killed and several others injured in an accident in Chavakachcheri, in Sri Lanka’s former war torn north on Saturday, police said.
The accident occurred when a passenger bus collided head on with a van which was transporting a group of pilgrims from capital Colombo to Jaffna, in the north.
Police said the injured were rushed to Jaffna Hospital.
Investigations have been launched into the accident.

Pics Courtesy Ada Derana
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