Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- A tragic road accident in Valachchenai yesterday evening (23) left one person dead and eight others injured, including the van driver and six women from the same family.

The victims were initially admitted to Valachchenai Hospital and later transferred to Batticaloa Hospital for further treatment.

The deceased has been identified as a 74-year-old resident of Welikanda.

The accident occurred when the van, attempting to overtake a bowser vehicle ahead, collided head-on with a tipper truck coming from the opposite direction on the Batticaloa-Polonnaruwa road.

Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Daily News Sri Lanka....