Colombo (News 1st); A 09-year-old student had died following a bus & train collision in Thalaimannar, earlier this evening.

Police Spokesperson DIG Ajith Rohana said 15 people were injured in the accident which took place close to the Thalaimannar Pier.

DIG Ajith Rohana said approximately 20 passengers were on the bus and 20 of them were schoolchildren.

The Thalaimmanr Police is conducting an investigation while the driver & conductor of the bus were arrested.

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