In a tragic incident in Sri Lanka, the Batticaloa-Colombo train, known as "Meenagaya," derailed after colliding with a herd of elephants near Gal Oya, Polonnaruwa. The accident, which occurred early in the morning near Habarana, close to a wildlife reserve, led to the deaths of six elephants crossing the tracks. Fortunately, none of the passengers on the train were harmed, although two surviving elephants were treated by wildlife authorities at the scene. Video footage emerged showing the aftermath of the collision and the elephants' unfortunate fate.
A tragic incident occurred in Sri Lanka when the Batticaloa-Colombo train, called "Meenagaya," collided with a herd of elephants near Gal Oya in Polonnaruwa.
The collision happened before dawn near Habarana, close to a wildlife reserve, while the elephants were crossing the tracks.
No passengers were injured, and wildlife authorities are treating two surviving elephants at the scene.
Video footage captured the train wreck and the elephants' tragic fate.
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