An accident occurred this morning (06) near the Welipenna service area on the Southern Expressway involving a truck and a container truck. 

The truck collided into the rear of the container truck traveling ahead, resulting in the driver of the involved truck succumbing to his injuries.  

The incident took place close to the 40-kilometre post between the Dodangoda and Welipenna interchanges. 

Following the crash, severe traffic congestion has been reported on the lane heading towards Matara, causing delays for travellers.