Rambewa Bus Crash: Driver Tested Positive for Alcohol, Cannabis

COLOMBO (NEWS1ST): Tests conducted on urine samples have confirmed that the bus driver killed in the recent Rambewa bus crash was under the influence of alcohol and cannabis at the time of the incident.

The fatal accident, which claimed four lives, occurred on November 10 in the Rambewa area of Mihintale and involved a collision between two Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) buses and a private bus.

Police stated that blood samples from the deceased driver have also been collected and will be referred to the Government Analyst's Department for further investigation. 

In addition to the four fatalities, 76 people sustained injuries. The deceased driver was attached to the Kebithigollewa depot.