Ella Bus Accident: Final Report To Be Submitted Tomorrow - LNW Lanka News Web

Ella bus crash report: Faulty brakes, driver error cited

The Department of Motor Traffic has released the final investigation report on the bus accident that occurred in the Ella area on September 4, 2025, which claimed the lives of 16 people. According to the Department, a five-member committee appointed to investigate the incident found that the accident was caused by a fault in the braking system and the driver’s inability to control the vehicle. The committee’s final report will be handed over to …

Ella Bus Accident: Final Report To Be Submitted Tomorrow - LNW Lanka News Web

September 21, Colombo (LNW): The Department of Motor Traffic has concluded its investigation into the tragic bus crash on the Ella–Wellawaya road, which resulted in the loss of 16 lives earlier this month. The department’s findings point to a combination of mechanical failure and human error as the primary causes of the fatal incident.A five-member panel, tasked with examining the circumstances of the crash, determined that the bus involved had …