Sri Lanka, Nov. 10 -- Five people have been killed and dozens of others injured in a major road accident involving three passenger buses on the A9 road near the Rambewa-Welioya junction in Anuradhapura.

The accident occurred when two Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) buses collided head-on, while a private passenger bus travelling behind them crashed into the two buses after failing to stop in time.

Around 20 to 50 passengers are reported to have sustained injuries in the collision.

The injured have been rushed to the Rambewa Regional Hospital and the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital for medical treatment.

Police have launched an investigation into the accident.

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