Colombo (News 1st): Three persons were injured when the vehicle they travelled collided with a train at the Kandy – Heerassagala level crossing. Police noted the train was en route from Kandy to Peradeniya.

The injured includes the railway gateman. The injured have been admitted to the Kandy Teaching Hospital.

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