Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- More than 2,500 people lose their lives and around 22,483 are injured annually in road accidents in Sri Lanka, based on the average figures recorded between 2021 and 2025, Deputy Minister of Health Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni said in Parliament today (03).Sri Lanka travel

He noted that approximately 25,000 people suffer temporary or permanent disabilities each year as a result of road accidents, highlighting the significant impact on individuals and society.

According to international estimates, the economic burden arising from road accidents, including productivity losses and related costs, accounts for around 3 to 5 per cent of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

The Deputy Minister also stated that steps are be...