Police spokesman Nihal Thalduwa stated one of many vehicles veered off the observe and crashed into spectators and officers of the occasion. Seven individuals, together with 4 officers, had been killed and one other 20 had been being handled at a hospital, stated Thalduwa. He stated three of the injured had been in essential situation.
Thalduwa stated police have launched an investigation into the accident, which was the seventeenth out of 24 occasions scheduled. The race was suspended after the accident.
About 45,000 spectators had gathered on the race circuit at a Sri Lankan navy academy. The occasion was organised by the Sri Lankan military and Sri Lanka Car Sports activities.
