Srilanka, April 15 -- As the Sinhala and Tamil New Year festivities continue, accidents across the island are on the rise. Within the past 24 hours, nearly 80 individuals have been admitted to the Colombo National Hospital due to injuries sustained during various activities.

Among them, approximately 30 people were injured in road accidents, while one person was hospitalized due to a fireworks-related injury.

Health authorities stress that many of these incidents are preventable and urge the public to exercise greater caution during the festive season. They emphasize the importance of safe practices in daily and celebratory activities to reduce the risk of injury.

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