03 women trapped at Malwathu Oya Railway Bridge rescued by SLAF helicopter

03 women trapped at Malwathu Oya Railway Bridge rescued by SLAF helicopter

November 29, 2025   04:22 pm

Three women who were trapped at the Malwathu Oya Railway Bridge in Anuradhapura have been safely rescued through an air operation.

Accordingly, a Bell 412 helicopter belonging to the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) No. 4 Squadron airlifted the women and transported them to the Anuradhapura SLAF Base for their safety.

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