Sri Lanka: Seven killed, many injured as racing car derails

Colombo: In a tragic incident, seven people died and 20 others were injured after a racing car accident during the Fox Hill Super Cross 2024 racing event held in Diyatalawa, Sri Lanka on Sunday. According to a report by Sri Lanka-based Daily Mirror, the incident occurred when the racing car participating in the racing event veered off the track.

How did the accident happen?

The Daily Mirror quoted police media spokesperson DIG Nihal Thalduwa as saying that the accident occurred when two speeding race cars lost control and collided with a group of spectators.

The injured were taken to Diyatalwa Base Hospital and are currently undergoing treatment. Besides, three seriously injured people were shifted to Badulla Hospital.

The deceased are from Avissawella, Matara, Akuressa and Seeduwa regions of Sri Lanka.

Fox Hill Super Cross 2024 canceled

Organizers canceled all races following the horrific accident, reports the Daily Mirror.

fox hill super cross 2024

The exciting 28th edition of the Fox Hill Super Cross, a joint effort of the Sri Lanka Military Academy Diyatalawa and Sri Lanka Automobile Sports, kicked off this Sunday at Diyatalawa.