A bus travelling to Karapitiya from Hambanbtota crashed into a lamp post at Marakolliya injuring three passengers.
They were identified as Sirisena Kodithuwakku (29), a civil security official attached to the Weeraketiya Police Station; Sirisena Kodithuwakku (39) and G.G. Gunapala (72), resident of Hungama.
The bus and its driver were arrested. Investigations are continuing.