Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police for Traffic Control and Road Safety, Indika Hapugoda, has actually revealed that almost 2,000 individuals have lost their lives in deadly roadway mishaps during the first six months of 2025.
Speaking at a press instruction held at the Department of Government Information, DIG Hapugoda stated that from January 1 to June 15, 2025, an overall of 1,133 fatal accidents were reported, resulting in the deaths of nearly 2,000 individuals.He described the scenario as devastating and alarming.DIG Hapugoda emphasized that the primary causes of these accidents are unroadworthy cars and negligent driving.This is a really severe situation.
To put it in point of view, around 28,000 people passed away during the 30-year civil war.
In comparison, we are now seeing nearly 7 people leave home each morning for their income, just for their families to discover them dead by night, he said.He further revealed that, beginning July 1, 2025, authorities will begin removing unauthorized and unneeded car adjustments and spare parts, which add to traffic hazards.Also resolving the instruction, Dr.
Indika Jagoda, Director of the Accident and Orthopedic Services Department at Colombo National Hospital, said that roadway mishaps have become a quiet epidemic in the nation.