Newlywed couple killed in motorcycle-bus collision in Dambulla

A tragic motorcycle-bus accident in Yapagama, Dambulla has claimed the lives of a newlywed couple who had been married for just three months, according to police reports. The 22-year-old couple was riding their motorcycle to visit their parents when they collided with a bus on the Kandy–Colombo main road in Wathupitiwala. Both individuals died at the scene. They had been living in a rented home near their jobs in Gampaha, where they worked in the catering industry. Local residents have called for young motorcyclists to be more careful, pointing out the risks of reckless driving on busy streets. The couple's funeral took place today (24) at the Yapagama public cemetery, drawing a large crowd of mourners.