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Double sea tragedy off West Coast - April 24th 1947. The lives of 50 men are believed to have been lost in the worst sea disaster for many years. The crew of the oil tanker SAMTAMPA, believed to number 42, are missing after the ship had been drive...
The Times of Ceylon Press
Tractors Occasion In Nikawaratiya Coperation
The Times of Ceylon Press
Train travelling from Pannipitiya to Colombo crashed into a car at the unguarded level crossing at Temple Road, Pannipitiya yesterday. Six Persons including two women, who were in the car, escaped hurt.
Morning Times
Another view of the Train-Bus Collision at the unprotected level-crossing at Serpentine Road, Borella.
The Times of Ceylon Press
Train-Bus Crash, Peralanda, Ragama
One of the 15 passengers who were injured in the train- Bus Crash at Peralanda, Ragama, being given a blood transfusion at the Ragama Hospital. She was travelling with her nephew and niece. Her niece, eight year old, Pushpakanthy Samaranayake died...
Daily Mirror
Two Busses of the CTB were Involved in a Major Accident when They Collided Headlong at Kaluthara
The accident seriously injured 48 persons. The drivers from Alutgama and Kalutara were rushed to the General Hospital Colombo in critical condition. An eye witness told the "Mirror" that the accident occurred when a jeep from a by road suddenly pr...
The Times of Ceylon Press
Two of the survivors — A.M. Nizar and G. Piyalsena. They said they helped to rescue some of their fellow workmen.
The Times of Ceylon Press