Passenger bus skids off a cliff in Sri Lanka, killing 21 people and injuring 35

A passenger bus in Sri Lanka’s central hill country skidded off a cliff near Kotmale early Sunday, killing 21 people and injuring 35 others, according to police. The bus, carrying around 50 passengers, was operated by a state‑run company. Authorities are investigating whether driver error or a mechanical fault caused the crash, NBC News has reported. Deadly bus accidents are common in the region due to reckless driving and hazardous road conditions.