Sri Lanka, March 27 -- A total of six individuals have died in several road accidents reported in different parts of the island, police said.

The fatal incidents occurred yesterday (26) in the Peradeniya, Malabe, Nikaweratiya, Kalutara North, Kopay, and Alawwa police divisions.

A 46-year-old pedestrian died after being struck by a motor vehicle in Peradeniya, police said.

Meanwhile, in Malabe, a 25-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a collision between a motorcycle and a motor vehicle, police stated.

According to police, in a separate accident in Nikaweratiya, a 33-year-old woman died following a collision between a motor vehicle and a motorcycle, while several others were injured and admitted to hospital.

Meanwhile, a 59-year-old m...