Seaplane crashes into lake in Sri Lanka, pilot and co-pilot injured

A seaplane crashed into a lake in Sri Lanka after encountering strong winds while attempting to land, narrowly avoiding a major tragedy.
The incident occurred when the aircraft was trying to land on Kirigiri Lake in the Nuwara Eliya region to pick up tourists. Due to adverse weather conditions and strong winds, the pilot reportedly lost control during the landing attempt, causing the plane to crash into the lake.
The pilot and co-pilot sustained injuries in the accident and were rushed to a nearby hospital, where they are undergoing treatment. Officials said their condition is stable.
A major disaster was averted as there were no tourists on board the seaplane at the time of the crash.
Sri Lankan police have registered a case and launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the accident. Meanwhile, a video showing the moment of the crash has surfaced on social media, drawing widespread attention and shock.