At least five people were killed and several others injured when a
van collided with a train at a railway crossing near the Aluthgama
Railway Station yesterday evening.
Police said the van had collided with the train travelling from
Maradana to Hikkaduwa at the Ganegama railway crossing which according
to area sources is unprotected. ‘At the time of the incident, the van
was carrying 10 passengers, who were going to see a Poson pandal in the
area, “sources said.
Five injured people have been admitted to the Nagoda and Dharga town
hospitals. Police investigations are continuing.
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