Fuel train derails in Rambukkana

COLOMBO (News 1st); A train transporting fuel has derailed at around midnight last night in Rambukkana

This train was transporting 37,400 gallons of petrol and 5,800 gallons of diesel, when it had derailed enroute to the Kandy railway station.

The railway line has been severely damaged due to the derailment while authorities stated that it is not possible to operate the Rambukkana-Kandy train at the moment.