Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- A tragic accident was reported earlier today (06) in Doluwa, Gampola, where three women lost their lives after being hit by a car.

Police suspect that the cause of the accident was the reckless driving of a woman who was behind the wheel of the vehicle involved.

The victims were among a group of four elderly women from Doluwa who were attempting to cross the road after attending a religious ceremony at around 1:30 p.m.

Police stated a car approaching from behind struck all four women and then collided with a nearby lorry before coming to a stop.

The impact trapped the women between the car and the lorry, causing severe injuries.

Police confirmed that three of the women died at the scene, while the fourth woman wa...