Nine individuals were injured and hospitalized after an accident involving a Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) bus in the Halpe area. The bus, which was en route from Beddawela to Bandarawela, veered off the road and collided with a nearby wall.

Among the injured are four females, all of whom have been admitted to Demodara Hospital for treatment. Initial police investigations suggest a technical fault in the bus may have caused the accident. The Ella Police are conducting further inquiries.