COLOMBO (News 1st): An elephant has been knocked down by the night mail that was traveling from Pettah to Kankasnathurei. The Railway Control room states that the accident occurred between the Omanthei and Puliyankulam railway stations.

Meanwhile another 58 year old died when he was attacked by an elephant in Thulaweliya, Medwachchiya. The victim is a resident of Thulaweliya.

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