Over 80 persons have been admitted to the Colombo National Hospital with injuries sustained from various accidents in the last 24 hours, it was reported.
According to hospital sources, 30 people, among them, have sustained injuries due to road accidents.
One person has been injured in an accident related to fireworks.
According to a hospital spokesman, such accidents during the festive season could be prevented if the public acted with more care.
The spokesman further requested the public to refrain from driving under the influence of alcohol. (Newswire)