COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — At least six elephants were killed when a passenger train hit a herd near a wildlife sanctuary in Sri Lanka, an official said on Thursday. Four baby elephants and two adults died in the collision near Minneriya, about 200 kilometers (124 miles) from the capital, Colombo. The area is renowned for […]
Six elephants, including four calves and two adults, were killed when a passenger train collided with a herd near Minneriya National Park in Sri Lanka. The incident occurred near a wildlife sanctuary, where the train derailed after the collision. This tragic event highlights the growing issue of train collisions involving elephants in Sri Lanka, with nine elephants killed by trains in 2024 alone. Elephants, revered in Sri Lankan culture, are increasingly endangered, with their population declining from around 14,000 in the 19th century to 6,000 in 2011.
