Train Collision in Sri Lanka Kills Two Wild Elephants, Derails Fuel Tankers

The accident in Minneriya highlights the growing threat to endangered elephants as they navigate shrinking habitats.

A train carrying fuel hit a herd of elephants in Minneriya, killing two and injuring another, while derailing two tankers.
The incident caused significant fuel leakage and damage to railway tracks, leading to a suspension of train services on the affected line.
No injuries were reported among the train crew, which included the driver and two other railway personnel.
Minneriya National Park is part of an elephant corridor, attracting tourists and increasing human-elephant interactions.
Elephant-train collisions are rising in Sri Lanka, driven by habitat loss and elephants venturing closer to human settlements.