In Waskaduwa, an early morning collision between a bus carrying foreign tourists and a train at an unsafe level crossing has resulted in minor injuries to two foreign nationals. The bus was en route to pick up additional tourists from a hotel after already collecting a group from another location. These tourists, bound for the Czech Republic, were scheduled for a 9 p.m. flight from the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake.
The incident occurred as the train was traveling from Aluthgama to Chilaw and collided with the bus. The bus driver, who sustained an eye injury, has been admitted to the hospital for treatment. The injured tourists received initial medical care in a Suwa Seriya ambulance.
Passengers from the train involved in the accident were transferred to another Maradana-bound train to continue their journey to their destination.
