Four persons have died in an accident along the Paranthan–Mullaitivu road in Murasumoddai, this evening (12), police stated.
The accident was a result of a bus colliding head on with a car in Morasumottai.
At the time of the accident, five persons were traveling in the motor car, of whom four died.
Further investigations are underway.
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