The death toll from a collision involving three buses in Rambewa, Anuradhapura, has risen to five, while more than 50 people have sustained injuries, Police said.

The accident occurred on the A9 Road along the Medawachchiya–Rambewa stretch, involving two Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) buses and a private bus.

According to Police, the two SLTB buses collided head-on before a private bus crashed into the rear of one of the buses.

Police confirmed that five people had died in the accident, while more than 50 others were injured.

Mihintale Police are conducting further investigations into the circumstances surrounding the collision.