SriLanka, Oct. 7 -- Fourteen passengers were injured after a private bus veered off the road and collided with a tree in the Galkulama area along the A09 road early this morning (October 7), police said.

The bus was travelling from Nikaweratiya to Anuradhapura when the accident occurred within the Thirappane Police Division.

Twelve men and two women who were travelling on the bus sustained injuries in the crash. They were subsequently admitted to the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital for treatment.

Police have taken the bus driver into custody in connection with the accident.

The Thirappane Police are conducting further investigations to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash.

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