A Bolero-type vehicle veered off the Nuwara Eliya main road and overturned onto a house in the Kirimetiya area around 11 PM on April 25th. The incident occurred while the vehicle was traveling from Nanuoya towards Nanuoya Kirimetiya, specifically on the route via Talawakelle Desford. Nanuoya Police reported that the accident was caused by the vehicle traveling at high speed when its brake system suddenly failed. As a result, three individuals – the driver and two front passengers – sustained injuries. Both the vehicle and the house involved in the crash also suffered damage.
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AccidentGeneralSunday, April 26, 2026
Speeding Bolero Overturns onto House in Kirimetiya, Three Injured
TLDR
Bolero truck overturned onto a Kirimetiya house April 25th night.
Three individuals injured; driver and two passengers.
Accident caused by high speed and sudden brake failure.
Both the truck and house sustained damage.
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Update #2\u00b7 Apr 27 · 2:32 AM