World · Sri Lanka Bureau
Bus Driver and Conductor Arrested Following Train Collision in Habaraduwa
Police have arrested the driver and conductor of a bus involved in a collision with a train at a railway crossing in Koggala, Habaraduwa. Twelve people, including children, were injured in the incident, with one patient reported to be in critical condition.
LSN Sri Lanka ·
The two bus operators were taken into custody following the accident at the crossing in the Koggala area, according to police officials. The collision occurred when the bus failed to clear the railway line before an oncoming train struck the vehicle.
Twelve individuals, among them several children, sustained injuries in the incident. They were transported to Galle National Hospital for medical treatment. Hospital officials confirmed that one patient was admitted in critical condition, while others were receiving ongoing care for their injuries.
The arrest of the driver and conductor comes as authorities investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision. Railway safety at level crossings remains a concern in Sri Lanka, with such incidents regularly resulting in casualties and significant disruption to both road and rail transport.
Investigations into the exact cause of the accident are ongoing. Police have not yet disclosed additional details regarding the circumstances that led to the bus entering the railway crossing at the time of the train's approach.