Three killed in car-train collision at Veyangoda

20 November 2017 09:58 am - 7 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

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Three persons including two women were killed and another was injured in a car-train collision at the Pattiyagoda railway crossing in Veyangoda this morning.

Police said the car travelling towards Veyangoda had crashed with the Colombo bound train which was transporting oil.

The injured were admitted to the Wathupitiwala hospital.

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Kadiya Monday, 20 November 2017 10:59 AM

And who is to blame for all these accidents? Yahapalanaya of course!!!!!!!!!

Felix Monday, 20 November 2017 11:47 AM

Why is yahapalana blamed for everything. Even is someone falls down the govt gets blamed. Some motorists thing they have all the right of way and not careful at places where they should be.

Road Rules Monday, 20 November 2017 11:18 AM

Do not know when the Road rules are strictly implemented.

nalla Monday, 20 November 2017 11:19 AM

rammed to support oil shortage?

Hautaum Monday, 20 November 2017 02:32 PM

Do not want vehicles or any machines with out proper safety/security system according to SL standard.

Jaliya Monday, 20 November 2017 07:39 PM

Its called common sense and civilize values you moron !

Chitra Abeyawickrama Monday, 20 November 2017 09:19 PM

Most of the motorists think they have the right of the way always. They do not follow the road rules and regulations.There are the colour lights and the bell as well. when the train approaches You can see and hear.

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Three killed in car-train collision at Veyangoda

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