Three wild elephants killed in train accident

September 28, 2023 at 11:24 AM

Three wild elephants are reported dead and one injured after colliding with a night mail train in the Galgamuwa Police area last night. 

According to reports, the accident had occurred 1 km away from the Galgamuwa Railway station.

The elephants had been hit by a train plying from Colombo to Kankesanthurai last night. 

The train had been delayed for an hour due to damage caused to the train as a result of the accident. (NewsWire / Pics- Accident1st)