Three deaths and 486 cases of injuries were reported to the Accident Service of the National Hospital, Colombo on April 13 and 14, Director of the Accident Service Dr. P.Ariyawansa said.
He said that the majority of them were road traffic related accidents caused due to liquor influenced and reckless driving. The number of road traffic accidents was 160.
Meanwhile, 142 home related accidents (minor burns, cuts and falls) were also reported.
Fifty eight persons were admitted over incidents of violence. According to Dr. Ariyawansa only one fire cracker incident was reported.
Source: Sunday Times Online