Sri Lanka, April 23 -- A seven-member panel led by a Major General has been appointed to investigate the deadly accident that happened during the 'Fox Hill Super Cross 2024' racing event in Diyatalawa, Sri Lanka Army says.

As many as seven people including an 8-year-old girl lost their lives and more than 20 were injured on Sunday (21) after a car ran off the track during a race and ploughed into spectators.

Among the deceased were four event officials who had been stationed as flag marshals. The others were identified as spectators.

Reportedly, the crash happened soon after another car had overturned on the track. As the vehicles were speeding past, one red car veered off course and crashed into spectators on the side of the unguarded...