Two young motorcyclists were killed late on July 29 when their motorcycle collided with a container truck turning across the road in the Bolawalana area along the Negombo–Minuwangoda Road.

The Police said the victims, aged 18 and 20, were residents of Dagonna, Negombo. The accident occurred at approximately 11:10 pm as the motorcycle was travelling at high speed towards Negombo.

Following the crash, officers from the Katana Police Station arrested the driver of the container truck. However, a group of individuals gathered at the scene became unruly and deliberately set fire to the truck, causing extensive damage.

Police investigations into the arson led to the arrest of three suspects last evening (30). The suspects, aged 20, 25, and 26, are residents of Dagonna and Kimbulapitiya in Negombo. Officers also recovered another motorcycle abandoned near the scene.

Authorities confirmed that further investigations are underway to identify and apprehend all individuals involved in the destruction of the vehicle, with police relying on CCTV footage and other available evidence. (Newswire)

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