A tragedy had occurred in Minneriya
area this morning (15)as a Wild Elephant at Minneriya National Wild Life Park had been killed after coliding with the Express Train travelling from Colombo to Batticaloa near the 144th Mile post at Batu oya ,Minneriya on Colombo -Batticaloa Railway line .
The Elephant who was around 15 years old had been killed on the spot due to the incident .
No action has been taken to punish Tain drivers who were responsible for Elephant deaths on the railway lines as a result of not decreasing the speed of the trains near Elephant Crossings.
The Post mortem of the deceased Elephant is due to be conducted at Girithale Veterinary office .
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