COLOMBO (News 1st): Two people died after they were knocked down by a train in Kilinochchi. The train involved in the accident was plying from Kankasanthurei, Selwapuram to Anuradhapura.

The deceased individuals, aged 19 and 25 have been identified as residents of Walwatithurei and Selwapuram.

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