Two young men, aged 20 and 21, have died following a severe road accident on the Colombo-Kandy main road near Bataliya junction on the night of July 10, 2026. The victims, residents of the Radawadunna area, were traveling on a motorcycle when it reportedly attempted to overtake a private bus. The collision with the bus caused the motorcycle to lose control and subsequently collide with an oncoming lorry, leading to their deaths.
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Two Youths Killed in Colombo-Kandy Road Accident
TLDR
Two youths (20 & 21) died in a road accident.
Accident occurred near Bataliya junction.
Motorcycle collided with bus and lorry.