CCTV footage of the overturned fire truck in Arachchikattu
An accident occurred today (14) afternoon when a fire engine belonging to Halawatha Municipal Council overturned on the road in Arachchikattu area. While traveling to put out a fire in Mundalama area, this accident occurred while trying to rescue a motorcycle and a small lorry that were driving dangerously on the road.
Accident 1st reminds all Sri Lankan motorists to exercise defensive driving, maintain safe headway distance, and adhere to posted speed limits. In case of emergency collisions or breakdowns in Puttalam, immediately contact the 1990 Suwa Seriya Ambulance or 119 Police Hotline. For expressway emergencies on E01, E02, E03, and E04, dial 1969.
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