A Police Constable attached to the Special Task Force Headquarters died when the three-wheeler he drove collided with a train at the Enderamulla railway crossing on Sunday night.
The Police said the three-wheeler had entered the railway crossing despite the bell and lights operating to alert the on-coming train. The crossing had no rail gates.
The deceased, Channa Nilanga (32) was also a member of the boxing team.
He was a resident of Watareka, Padukka and was alone in the three-wheeler at the time of the accident. The three-wheeler had collided with an express train operating from Kandy to Colombo.
Tuesday, March 14, 2023 (All day)