Passenger Train Derails

Train hits elephant herd in Sri Lanka, killing at least six elephants, say police
Wildlife veterinary officers are treating a female elephant and an injured calf who survived in the city of Giritale, Sri Lanka’s state-owned Daily News reported Thursday.
Six elephants killed after passenger train collides with wild herd in Sri Lanka
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — At least six elephants were killed when a passenger train hit a herd near a wildlife sanctuary in Sri Lanka, an official said on Thursday.
Sri Lanka: Passenger Train Derails After Hitting Herd of Elephants Near Wildlife Reserve, Killing Six and Injuring Two
Four young elephant calves, and two adults were killed, while a female adult, and her young calf were injured in the senseless accident
Train hits elephants in Sri Lanka, killing four babies and two adults from herd
Four babies and two adults died near Minneriya - part of the "elephant corridor" that connects Kaudulla and Wasgamuwa National Parks
Train crash in Sri Lanka kills six elephants near wildlife sanctuary
A tragic incident took place near a wildlife sanctuary in Sri Lanka, claiming lives of at least six elephants.As reported by Associated Press, a passenger train hit a herd of elephants, on Thursday, killing four babies and two adults animals
Six elephants killed as train derails after crashing into herd in Sri Lanka
Six elephants killed as train derails after crashing into herd in Sri Lanka - Two other elephants were being treated for their wounds after surviving the crash
Sri Lanka passenger train kills six elephants
A Sri Lankan passenger train derailed Thursday after smashing into a family of elephants, with no passengers injured but six animals killed in the island's worst such wildlife accident, police
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Tragic Train Collision Highlights Elephant Vulnerability in Sri Lanka
A passenger train struck a herd of elephants near Minneriya National Park in Sri Lanka, killing six elephants. The incident reflects increasing conflicts between wildlife and rail, driven by habitat loss.
Sri Lanka Wild Elephants
A sign board alerting wild elephants is placed near the site where a passenger train hit a herd and killed six elephants in Minneriya, Sri Lanka, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025.
4 Baby Elephants Among 6 Killed After Passenger Train Collides with Wandering Herd
At least half a dozen wild elephants were killed after a passenger train collided with them in Sri Lanka, according to local officials.
Russian tourist dies in Sri Lanka after leaning out from train carriage for photo
She was given emergency treatment but reportedly died in hospital from her head injuries. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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