A SLTB bus belonging to the Ampara depot, which was travelling from Colombo Fort to Ampara, met with an accident today (24).

It happened at the Ambagaha Junction in Wellampitiya.

The accident occurred when the bus driver was unable to control the bus due to a sudden heart attack.

It is reported that the bus has been extensively damaged.

The bus driver was rushed to hospital and later died.
(colombotimes.lk)