📅 Oct 27, 2026, 9:08 PM
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✍️ Accident 1st Editorial Desk
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✓ Verified Incident Telemetry
A Mahindra Bolero and a Toyota C-HR collided near the Three Sinha premises on the Rajagiriya-Madinnagoda main road this morning, resulting in severe property damage and heavy commuter delays.
An unexpected collision occurred this morning around 9:15 AM on the Rajagiriya-Madinnagoda main road, right in front of the Three Sinha establishment, involving a Mahindra Bolero Maxi Truck and a silver Toyota C-HR.
As one of the vehicles attempted to negotiate an entry or maneuver along the roadway, an angular head-on collision occurred. The impact caused the Bolero cab to lose control, subsequently veering off and ramming heavily into a roadside perimeter wall. The sheer force of the crash completely sheared off and deformed the front bumper, headlights, bonnet, and radiator grille of the silver Toyota C-HR, resulting in extensive vehicular damage.
Fortunately, no severe casualties were reported among the occupants of both vehicles. However, the incident caused significant traffic gridlock along the busy Madinnagoda main road during peak morning hours. The Welikada / Rajagiriya Police traffic division promptly arrived at the scene and launched further investigations.
Road Safety Takeaway: Motorists navigating suburban feeder roads must exercise extreme caution near corporate entrances and gates. Failing to accurately judge the speed of oncoming traffic while exiting or entering premises is a leading cause of such angled collisions. Commercial chassis vehicles possess rigid frames, whereas modern passenger cars utilize crumple zones designed to absorb impact, leading to severe visual damage. Maintaining a safe speed limit of 30-40 km/h in bustling areas like Madinnagoda is vital to prevent similar mishaps.
🛡️ Official Road Safety Advisory
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 Colombo, immediately contact the 1990 Suwa Seriya Ambulance or 119 Police Hotline. For expressway emergencies on E01, E02, E03, and E04, dial 1969.