Selfie turns fatal: Two women killed by train

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A female student and another woman were killed after being struck by an express train at the Anuradhapura New Town Railway Station.

The victims were part of a group from Ratnapura attending a taekwondo tournament at the Anuradhapura Public Ground.

Police said the victims—an 18-year-old school student and a 37-year-old woman, the mother of another student participating in the tournament—were hit by the train, travelling from Kankesanthurai to Colombo, while taking a selfie of the train track at the station.

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Toiyya Monday, 23 December 2024 10:06 AM

Was the train driver arrested?

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Citizen Monday, 23 December 2024 10:26 AM

Truly heartbreaking - these incidents are entirely preventable. The government should introduce strict safety regulations for train services such as mandating that doors remain securely closed while trains are in motion

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Dr Tissa Fernando Monday, 23 December 2024 10:47 AM

How come? Were they taking a selfie while standing on the train tracks?

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BuffaloaCitizen Monday, 23 December 2024 12:44 PM

Don't worry about his kind of news. There are many in this country who live and play dangerously. If so, then this is a result of that. No tears, you simply asked for it.

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Bruce Lee Monday, 23 December 2024 02:36 PM

All railway lines must be declared prohibited grounds and out of bounds for civilians. This is a standard in many countries. People are foolishly and ignorant to behave in this manner. Innocent lives lost and heartbreak for the next of kin. RIP

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