Lorry hits moving train

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Video by Buddhika Kumarasiri

A lorry hit the Colombo bound train from Awissawella this morning at the Puwakpitiya unguarded level crossing between Kosgama and Kiriwandala. The driver of the lorry was injured and admitted to hospital while train services to and from Kelaniya was delayed for several hours.

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Lorry hits moving train

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