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A train engine scheduled for the Maradana-Hikkaduwa express route derailed near the Maradana bridge this evening, causing a partial blockage of the track between Maradana and Colombo Fort.
Railway authorities have restricted train services on the Puttalam line to Chilaw following flooding near the Thilladi area caused by recent inclement weather.
The Department of Railways has announced the resumption of the Yal Devi train service between Colombo Fort and Kankesanthurai, featuring new air-conditioned travel options.
A passenger bus traveling from Dayagama to Hatton veered off the road and fell into a precipice near Wataragala Estate, resulting in more than 20 injuries.
A private bus carrying 34 students crashed into an embankment in Bogawantalawa after a brake failure, leading to multiple hospitalizations.
Train services on Sri Lanka's coastal line face major disruptions after the Beliatta-to-Maradana 'Sagarika' express train derailed near Wadduwa station, blocking both tracks.
A serious head-on train collision between Hillerød and Kagerup in Denmark has resulted in 18 injuries, with several passengers reported in critical condition. Authorities are investigating the incident.
A heavily overcrowded bus plunged into a gorge in India's Udhampur district, resulting in at least 21 fatalities and dozens of injuries. Rescue operations were assisted by local residents and military personnel.
At least four people have died while attempting a dangerous sea crossing from Northern France to the UK, highlighting the growing risks associated with 'taxi boat' trafficking methods.