Bus Involved In Koggala Accident To Be Inspected Today (26)

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The bus that met with an accident with a train at a railway crossing between Habaraduwa and Koggala railway stations yesterday will be subjected to an inspection by a Motor Vehicle Examiner today (26).

The bus may also be referred to the Government Analyst if necessary.

The bus had crossed the railway line despite the warning signals being activated.

The 40-year-old bus driver and the 21-year-old assistant of the bus, who were arrested in connection with the accident, are scheduled to be produced before court today.

The bus was carrying a group of students who were returning from a visit to the Martin Wickramasinghe Folk Museum in Koggala. 

Thirteen children aged 14 and 15 were injured during the accident.