Police Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana today said that 16 accident related deaths were reported yesterday, in addition to the 14 deaths reported on Wednesday (14). Of the 16 road accident victims yesterday 12 were motorcyclists.

He said that of the 16 deaths yesterday, 8 were deaths from accidents which occurred yesterday while another 8 were people who were injured in accidents which occurred a few days ago and died in hospital yesterday.

He said that the highest number of deaths related to road accidents have been recorded in Sri Lanka on April 14 and 15.

DIG Ajith Rohana said that more than 150 people were injured in road accidents during the past two days.

The Police Spokesman also said that most accidents reported yesterday were motorcycle accidents.

DIG Ajith Rohana said that an increase in road accidents is expected over the weekend as well.

He said that the public, especially motorists must exercise caution when travelling on the road.