SriLanka, Nov. 15 -- A 53-year-old passenger was seriously injured after being run over by an SLTB bus at the Walapane bus stand in Nuwara Eliya on November 13.

The man, a resident of Rupaha in Walapane, was attempting to board the bus travelling from Ragala to Colombo when he fell under its front wheel before the vehicle had come to a complete stop.

The accident occurred at around 9.45 am, crushing his right leg. He was initially admitted to the Walapane Regional Hospital but was later transferred to the Nuwara Eliya District General Hospital due to the seriousness of his injuries.

The victim had returned home for the Deepawali festival and was travelling to Colombo when the accident occurred.

A Walapane Police officer said the bus d...