Kotmale SLTB bus crash — 23 killed
What happened
An inquiry found driver fatigue was the primary cause and that mandatory rest regulations under the Motor Traffic Act had been violated.
Accountability assessment
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A state-transport safety and compliance failure rather than merely an unavoidable road accident.
Evidence label: Confirmed failure (A documented failure: a procedural breach, official inquiry or court finding, an admitted error, or a fact-checked false claim.). Record as of edition 2026-08-24.
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