42 road accidents have been reported in various parts of Sri Lanka from April 10 to 15, said Deputy Inspector General of Police Traffic Control and Road Safety W. P. J. Senadheera.
He further said that 16 motorcycle accidents, 4 cars, 4 vans, 2 cars, 2 cabs and 2 bicycles were involved in these accidents, and 44 people have died in those accidents.
19 accidents have been reported on April 13, 14 and 15, and 19 people have died in those accidents. However, the DIG says that the number is a decrease compared to the situation during the three days of New Year in 2025. He pointed out that 25 road accidents and 26 deaths were reported in the first three days of last year, while the number has come down to 19 in 2026.