Sri Lanka, May 10 -- Ten people have been injured in a road accident that occurred near the 154th milestone on the Beliatta-Kasagala section of the Southern Expressway, police stated.

The injured have been admitted to the Tangalle Base Hospital for treatment.

The accident took place when a car carrying a group of Electricity Board employees from Panadura, en route to Kataragama, collided with the rear of a lorry travelling ahead of it.

Following the impact, the lorry is also reported to have overturned.

Further investigations are underway.

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