A train carrying fuel, which was travelling from Kolonnawa to Galle, derailed near Balapitiya at dawn on Tuesday, November 8.The Railway Control Room said that this incident resulted in the absence of a train service from Aluthgama to Ambalangoda.

Thereby. measures have been taken to provide transport to train passengers via buses from the Ambalangoda Train station to Aluthgama.

The Railway Control Room said that steps have been taken to send the passengers to their destination.

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