A tragic bus accident in Sri Lankaclaimed the lives of 21 passengers and injured at least 24 others early Sunday morning near Kotmale, about 86 miles from Colombo. The overcrowded state-owned bus, carrying around 70 people, plunged off a cliff while traveling through a mountainous area.
Authorities are investigating whether the crash was caused by a mechanical failure or the driver falling asleep. The bus was transporting Buddhist pilgrimsfrom Kurunegala to Kataragama. Locals helped rescue the injured, likely preventing an even higher death toll.