A passenger bus veered off a road and plunged into a deep ravine in a mountainous region in Sri Lanka, killing 15 people and injuring 16 others.
The accident happened Thursday night near the town of Wellawaya, about 280 km east of the capital Colombo.
Police say the bus fell nearly 1,000 feet into a precipice.
An initial investigation revealed that the bus driver was speeding, lost control, collided with another vehicle, and crashed through guardrails before the fall.
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Remaining 130 abducted Nigerian students have been released, official says
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Failed homemade bombs thrown before Bondi shooting, police tell court
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Malaysia court denies ex-PM Najib's bid to serve jail sentence at home
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Australian PM booed as Bondi Beach attack victims honoured
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was booed by an angry crowd gathered at the famous Bondi beach on Sunday to honour the victims of a gun attack a week earlier.
Kremlin: Revised US proposals don't improve peace outlook
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Nine killed, 10 injured in shooting in South Africa
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Welcome to Pinoy Bulletin, your go-to source for staying informed about important announcements, exciting group activities, community events, and job opportunities! Make sure to tune in every weekdays to Tag Gising Na from 5AM - 10 AM for a comprehensive roundup of important updates.
