On 04.09.2025 at around 0900 hrs, a bus travelling towards Wellawaya collided with an oncoming jeep and the iron fence on the road in the Ella Police Division between the 23rd and 24th kilometer posts and fell down a 1000 feet precipice.
The driver of the bus involved in the accident was accompanied by 30 passengers and 06 men and 09 women, including the driver of the bus, died in the accident.
The injured men, 05 women, 03 boys and 02 girls have been admitted to the Badulla Hospital for treatment.
In addition, two people who assisted in rescuing the bus passengers have also been admitted to the Badulla Hospital for treatment after sustaining injuries.
The investigation conducted so far has revealed that the accident occurred while the group was returning from a picnic in the Tangalle area.
The bodies have been deposited in the morgues of Diyatalawa, Badulla and Bandarawela hospitals. The driver of the jeep involved in the accident has been arrested. Further Investigations The Ella Police are conducting further investigations.