Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- Three individuals were seriously injured in a road incident that occurred at the Pelawatta Junction in Battaramulla.

Police stated that the injured include one man and two women, all of whom have been admitted to the National Hospital in Colombo.

The accident took place yesterday (October 18) evening when a cab, allegedly driven by an intoxicated individual, mounted the pavement, hitting the three pedestrians, before crashing into a parked motorcycle and a car, and finally hitting a street lamp post.

It was reported that the two injured women were on duty for examinations at the Department of Examinations.

The suspect driver responsible for the accident has been arrested by the Thalangama Police.

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