Two persons were reported dead in a motor accident on the Central Expressway (CE) which is still under construction, Police Media Spokesperson SDIG Ajith Rohana stated.
A motorcycle and a car had collided at the Ebalawatta, Narammala area on the CE. Reportedly, the two vehicles have blown up in flames, the SDIG added.
He also noted that five persons were in the car at the time of the accident, while two suspects have been arrested.
The other three persons who were in the car are absconding at the moment.
Legal action will be taken against any motorists who enter the CE which is presently under construction, he added.
In addition to that, five deaths have been reported in respect of motor traffic accidents within a period of the last 24 hours. Approximately, 1,050 deaths have been reported in fatal accidents within the last six months.