One killed, child injured in truck-train crash
Anil LASANTHA PERERA -Pannipitiya Special Corr.
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The vehicle which was hit by the train dragged on for more
than 100 metres away damaging several unauthorised houses
constructed by the side of the rail track. |
A 58-year-old driver was killed and a 12-year-old child seriously
injured yesterday morning when a truck crossing at an unprotected level
crossing at Devananda road, Maharagama collided with a Colombo bound
train plying on the Kelani Valley line.
The vehicle which was hit by the train dragged on for more than 100
metres away damaging several unauthorised houses constructed by the side
of the rail track. A 12-year-old child living in one of these houses who
was badly injured was admitted to the Kalubowila hospital. Two others
sustained minor injuries. The driver has been identified as Ariyadasa, a
contractor by profession.
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