Sri Lanka, June 1 -- A female passenger on a motorcycle died on the spot earlier today (1), following a collision with a bus in the North Payagala area, on the Galle-Colombo main road.

Police reported that the accident occurred when a couple riding a motorcycle collided with the rear of a passenger bus travelling from Hambantota to Colombo.

The deceased has been identified as a woman from the Mahawila area of Bentota, Haburugala.

The male passenger on the motorcycle sustained serious injuries and has been admitted to the Nagoda Teaching Hospital in Kalutara.

The bus driver has been arrested by the police, and investigations are underway.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Hiru News....