One dead, another critical after lorry collides with train in Maha Induruwa
August 19, 2024 02:48 pm
One person was reported dead after a lorry collided with a train near a railway crossing in Maha Induruwa, Kosgoda this afternoon (19).
The lorry loaded with firewood, travelling from the Kosgoda area, has collided with a train plying from Galle to Colombo, the police said.
Accordingly, one of the two individuals travelling in the lorry has been killed in the accident while the other was critically injured.
The deceased has been identified as a 55-year-old resident of the Induwara area, according to police.
The injured individual has been admitted to the hospital for treatment, and sources said that his condition is critical.
