Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- The Western Province Road Passenger Transport Authority has cancelled the passenger transport permit of the bus involved in the accident at the Galle-Koggala level crossing, which injured 13 people, including students, while operating without a tour permit.

Chairman of the Western Province Road Passenger Transport Authority Gamini Jayasinghe said the bus's operating license has been suspended temporarily. He added that alongside police investigations and legal action, the authority is conducting its own inquiry into the incident.

He went on to say that investigations revealed the bus had failed to obtain the special permit required for the excursion and the vehicle was not being driven by its permanent driver at th...