20 passengers in the bus that was caught in a flash flood in Rajanganaya have been safely rescued, while operations to rescue the remaining passengers are still underway, the Navy Spokesperson said. A group of passengers from the bus that was swept by strong currents over the Kala Oya bridge on the Anuradhapura–Puttalam road are currently sheltering on the roof of a nearby house after last night’s rescue attempt failed due to severe weather conditions. According to officials, the Sri Lanka Navy has launched a fresh operation this morning to safely evacuate all those still stranded. Additional personnel from the…
President oversees ongoing rescue of Kala Oya Bus Passengers
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