A passenger bus plunged nearly 1,000 feet off a cliff near Wellawaya, killing 15 people and injuring 16 others including 5 children. Police say the driver was speeding, lost control, and crashed before the bus toppled into the precipice. Rescue crews worked through the night in dangerous terrain. Deadly bus crashes are frequent in Sri Lankas mountain regions due to reckless drivingandpoorroads.