It is reported that 564 people died in 534 road accidents between January 1st and April 8th this year.
Senior Superintendent of Police Advocate Mr. Nihal Talduwa has stated that 1,345 people were taken to hospital with serious injuries and 2,446 people were taken to hospital with minor injuries.
Meanwhile, 21 fatal road accidents have occurred in the last five days and 25 people have died.