Srilanka, June 20 -- Deputy Inspector General of Police (Traffic), Indika Hapugoda, has revealed that nearly 2,000 people have lost their lives in fatal road accidents in the first six months of 2025.

Speaking at a media briefing held at the Government Information Department, DIG Hapugoda stated that from January 1 to June 15, a total of 1,133 fatal accidents were reported, resulting in close to 2,000 deaths and 7,152 serious injuries.

He highlighted two primary causes behind the alarming trend: poorly maintained, unroadworthy vehicles and reckless driving behavior. "This is a catastrophic situation," he said. "Over 28,000 people died during the war over 30 years, but now we're losing about 7 people every day in preventable road accide...