2 dead, over 30 injured as bus carrying uni students topples in Badulla

At least two persons have been confirmed dead after a bus carrying around 40 passengers toppled across the road at Dunhinda Road in Badulla this morning (01), injuring 35 persons.

The injured passengers are being rushed to the Badulla Hospital, according to Ada Derana reporter.

A bus carrying a group of university students had reportedly overturned at around 7:45 a.m. today.

The accident had occurred between the third and fourth kilometer posts on the Badulla-Mahiyanganaya main road, near the Dunhinda access road, after the bus collided with a bund.

According to police, a significant number of university students have sustained serious injuries in the accident.