A bus belonging to the Wattegama depot, which was travelling from Kudugala to Kandy via Wattegama, overturned on a house, injuring about 15 passengers.
Eight of the injured have been admitted to the Wattegama Hospital for treatment.
It is reported that the door near the driver’s seat suddenly opened while the bus was running, and when the driver went to catch it, the bus lost control and went down the slope.
There were about 25 passengers on the bus at the time of the accident, and none of the injured are reported to be in a serious condition. The house in question has also been damaged in the accident.