The Diyatalawa Fox Hill Motor Race turned tragic as two cars driven by Rajitha Uluwita and Dylan Adhikari collided, resulting in a devastating accident that claimed the lives of seven individuals and left 23 others injured. Both drivers have been arrested in connection with the incident, which occurred during the Ford Laser Mazda competition, part of the 1500 horsepower category event, where speeds exceeded 160 kilometers per hour.
The collision occurred during the third round of the race, causing Uluwitha’s car to veer into spectators at high speed, tragically impacting two match supervisors working nearby. Witnessing the chaos unfold, bystanders were left in shock as the race turned into a scene of devastation.
Organized by the Sri Lanka Automobile Sport Association and Diyatalawa Army Science Faculty, the Fox Hill Supercross tournament featured over 200 competitors participating in 25 car and motorcycle racing events, marking its return after a five-year hiatus. Unfortunately, the event was marred by tragedy, reminiscent of its abrupt cancellation in 2019 due to the Easter attack.
Despite safety measures in place, organizers attributed the accident to excessive dust exacerbated by dry weather conditions. However, Minister Dilum Amunugama, present at the event, emphasized the need for heightened spectator safety measures in future races.
