ELLA — A suspect has been arrested in connection with the fatal bus accident on the Ella-Wellawaya road that killed 15 people.
Police stated that the bus, which was traveling from Ella towards Wellawaya, collided with an oncoming jeep before it plunged down the precipice. The driver of the jeep was subsequently taken into custody.
The tragic accident, which occurred at approximately 9:00 PM last night, claimed the lives of 15 individuals, with 18 others injured and hospitalized.