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Thursday, 04 January 2018 - 10:09
11 injured in Galgamuwa accident
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11 persons were admitted to Galgamuwa Base Hospital following a van accident occurred in Galgamuwa on the Anuradhapura - Padeniya main road this morning (Jan. 04).
 
Police said the van had veered off the road and hit a tree after the driver had fallen asleep at the wheel.
 
Hospital sources said 8 of the injured persons were transferred to Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital for further treatment.
 
Police said the occupants of the van were returning home after attending a ceremony held in Ja-Ela when they met with the accident.

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