Two individuals have been killed in separate accidents reported in Galewela and Trincomalee within the past 24 hours, Sri Lanka Police said.

The first fatal accident occurred last night (17) in the Ibbankatuwa area along the Dambulla-Kurunegala road.

The accident occurred when a bicycle travelling towards Kurunegala attempted to turn right and collided with a private bus coming from the opposite direction.

The critically injured cyclist was admitted to Dambulla Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries while receiving treatment, police said.

The deceased has been identified as a 64-year-old resident of the Dambulla area.

The bus driver has been arrested in connection with the accident, and Galewela Police are conducting further investigations.

Meanwhile, another fatal bus accident occurred near the Trincomalee bus stand last evening (17).

The accident occurred when a bus travelling from Kalmunai towards Trincomalee, after dropping off passengers, collided with a pedestrian who was crossing the road in front of the bus as the driver attempted to turn the vehicle, police said.

The injured pedestrian was admitted to Trincomalee District General Hospital but later succumbed to his injuries. The deceased’s identity has not yet been established, police said.

The bus driver has been arrested, and Trincomalee Police are conducting further investigations into the incident.