Two incl. Russian woman die in train-three wheeler crash

Two persons including a Russian woman died after a three-wheeler crashed against an express train at Dalawella in Habaraduwa this morning.

Police said the three-wheeler traveling through Maharamba railway crossing crashed with the Beliatta-Vavuniya express train.

The driver of the three wheeler and a Russian passenger on board the three wheeler died on the spot.

Police said although signal lights at the crossing  were not operating at the time of the accident, a board was placed cautioning the motorists who are driving through the level crossing. (DSB and D.G. Sugathapala)