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Six Dead, Over a Dozen Injured After Cab Crashes into Vesak Dansala Crowd in Meegoda

TLDR

Six dead, seven injured in Meegoda Vesak Dansala crash.
Intoxicated driver remanded until June 16 on homicide charges.
Four relatives from one family, including 15-year-old girl, among dead.
Cab owner and another occupant sought; owner fled, travel ban imposed.

Six individuals, identified as three males and three females, have died after a cab crashed into a crowd gathered near a Vesak Dansala in Meegoda, Homagama. At least 12 others sustained injuries and were admitted to Homagama Base Hospital for treatment. The vehicle reportedly veered off the road and struck the group waiting in line. Police have arrested the driver of the cab, with initial suspicions pointing towards intoxication as a factor in the incident. Investigations into the exact circumstances of the crash are ongoing.

6 Updates

Update #7\u00b7 Jun 2 · 2:01 PM

Following the fatal Meegoda Vesak Dansala accident, the Homagama Magistrate's Court has imposed a travel ban abroad on the cab's owner. Police informed the court that three police teams are actively conducting search operations to apprehend the owner and another individual who was in the vehicle and fled the scene. The owner is reported to have fled the area.

Update #6\u00b7 Jun 2 · 11:04 AM

The cab's owner has been imposed a travel ban abroad by the Homagama Magistrate's Court. Police are actively conducting search operations for the owner, who has fled the area, with multiple teams deployed. This follows previous orders for the arrest of the owner and another occupant of the cab.

Update #5\u00b7 Jun 2 · 12:33 AM

New court orders have been issued regarding the Meegoda Vesak Dansala accident. The Homagama Magistrate has ordered the immediate arrest of another person who was in the cab at the time of the incident, in addition to the driver. The court has also ordered the arrest of the cab's owner, with police confirming they are taking steps to do so. The driver is facing homicide charges.

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