A total of six individuals travelling in a three-wheeler were injured in a collision with a private bus near the Dickoya Town on the Hatton-Maskeliya main road. 

The accident occurred on Wednesday night (16) , reportedly due to the excessive speed of the three-wheeler.

According to the Hatton Police, the injured were initially admitted to the Dickoya Base Hospital. Three of the injured, including a 13-year-old schoolboy who was in critical condition, were later transferred to the Kandy National Hospital for further treatment.

Investigations have revealed that the driver of the three-wheeler, which was travelling from Hatton to the Letanti Estate, was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident. The vehicle was carrying the schoolboy and four of his friends when it collided head-on with a private bus travelling from Maskeliya to Hatton. The bus driver has been taken into custody by the Hatton Police for further investigation.