Three people were injured in a head-on collision between a motorcycle and a bicycle on the Buttala-Unawatuna road: the motorcyclist was taken to Monaragala General Hospital in serious condition.

​🚨 On the Buttala-Unawatuna road yesterday (2026/10/08) a serious accident occurred when a Bajaj Platina type motorcycle and a bicycle collided with each other. In the collision, the front lamp cover, meter board and handle of the motorcycle were completely crushed, and the front wheel and frame of the bike were completely bent and destroyed. The motorcyclist and the two persons traveling on the bicycle were injured and immediately admitted to the Buttala Regional Hospital, and steps were taken to transfer the motorcyclist who was in serious condition to the Monaragala District General Hospital for further emergency treatment. The local police are investigating the accident. ​"Photographs of this accident are published to help create a society free from road accidents through safe driving." ​📷 Photo Credit: Jayantha Weerasekara | MonaragalaTV Road Safety Lesson (Road Safety Lesson and Investigation) Lack of light signals of bicycles at night (Bicycle Visibility & Reflectors): Many bicycles traveling at night on rural and side roads do not have front lights or rear reflectors. Failure of other vehicles to recognize such bikes in advance on a dark road is the main cause of horrific head-on collisions. ​Night speed limit control and monitoring of the road ahead: When driving on dark roads without street lights, motorcyclists should only drive at a speed that is suitable for the distance covered by their main light stream (Headlight beam). When speed is out of control, there is not enough stopping time to avoid suddenly appearing cyclists or pedestrians. The importance of safety helmets (SLS Helmets): In such a direct collision, the rider is thrown forward and falls, so by wearing a standard SLS helmet with the belt properly fastened, fatal head and brain injuries (Head trauma) can be reduced. In case of an accident, call 1990 Suvasaria Ambulance Service immediately.