Two critical in double cab–lorry collision

Two persons were reportedly critically injured following an accident involving a double cab and a lorry transporting motorcycles near the Dombagahawela Fuel Station on the Monaragala – Siyambalanduwa main road.

The accident had resulted in the cab driver and a passenger being trapped inside the vehicle. Residents in the area had rescued the two trapped individuals following significant efforts while they were then quickly rushed to the Monaragala District General Hospital. 

Both injured persons are residents of the Mahakalugolla area, Police said.

The lorry driver has been arrested by Dombagahawela Police who are conducting further investigations into the incident.