At least three persons, including two children, were killed in a road accident in Kuliyapitiya around 7:05 a.m. today (27), police said.

The accident occurred when a school van collided with a tipper truck near the Wilapola bridge in Kuliyapitiya.

The van driver was also among the deceased, according to area residents.

Thirteen others sustained injuries in the crash and were rushed to hospital.

Further investigations are underway.