State Minister Chamara Sampath Dasanayake’s vehicle
has suddenly caught fire at around 12.45 a.m. today (16), Ada Derana learns.
The incident took place in the Halpe area of Bandarawela when the Dasanayake had been travelling from Mahiyanganaya to Ella.
However, the state minister and his driver have managed to escape the fire unharmed.
The fire trucks of Bandarawela Municipal Council, Ella Police and the residents of the area had tackled the flames in a joint effort.