Srilanka, June 2 -- A Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) bus traveling from Colombo to Maskeliya met with an accident around 8:30 a.m. today (June 2), according to Nortonbridge Police.

The incident occurred while the bus was en route from Watawala to Maskeliya via Diyagala, Nortonbridge. A sudden technical malfunction caused the driver to lose control, resulting in the vehicle veering off the road and plunging into a roadside ditch on a steep slope.

Police confirmed that approximately 20 passengers were on board at the time of the accident. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported so far, but investigations are ongoing.

The accident has also led to significant traffic congestion in the area due to the presence of the disabled bus o...