At least 17 persons have sustained injuries after a tree fell on a bus in Colombo this morning (Oct.

06), Ada Derana learns.However, two passengers are still trapped inside, and the police and air force personnel have jointly initiated an operation to rescue them.The Deniyaya-bound bus had departed Pettah this morning when a tree fell on it near the Liberty Junction in Kollupitiya.The injured passengers have been rushed to the hospital for immediate medical attention.Meanwhile, the Duplication Road has been closed for traffic movement following the tragic accident and the police have advised the motorists to use alternative routes for the time being.UPDATE (09:10 AM): Five people, who were injured after a tree collapsed on a passenger bus in Kollupitiya this morning have died, a spokesperson of the Colombo National Hospital said.