Colombo, April 15 -- A total of 412 individuals were admitted to the National Hospital Colombo (NHC) due to injuries sustained in various accidents reported on April 13 and 14, NHC Accidents Ward Director Dr. Indika Jagoda said.

He said that six of them were pronounced dead upon admission.

Speaking to the media, Dr. Jagoda said most of the reported cases were related to indoor accidents, while 94 hospitalisations were due to road accidents.

Additionally, 110 patients were admitted following falls, including falls from heights. Of them, at least 80 required surgical intervention.

Dr. Jagoda also noted a reduction in firecracker-related injuries this year. Only two individuals were admitted due to firecracker injuries, and neither case...