Sri Lankans stand near mangled coaches after two trains collided at a railroad station in Pothuhera, about 90 kilometers (56 miles) northeast of Colombo, Sri Lanka, Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Colombo:
A train crashed head-on into a stopped train at a station in northwestern Sri Lanka on Wednesday, injuring 68 people.
The incident occurred in Pothuhera, about 90 kilometers (56 miles) northeast of Colombo, Sri Lanka's capital.
Police spokesman Ajith Rohana said a train from Colombo traveling to Pallai in the north crashed into a southbound train that was stopped at the station. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
Mr Rohana said four of the injured passengers are in serious condition.
Trains are a popular mode of transport in the island nation, and are generally considered safe.
The incident occurred in Pothuhera, about 90 kilometers (56 miles) northeast of Colombo, Sri Lanka's capital.
Police spokesman Ajith Rohana said a train from Colombo traveling to Pallai in the north crashed into a southbound train that was stopped at the station. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
Mr Rohana said four of the injured passengers are in serious condition.
Trains are a popular mode of transport in the island nation, and are generally considered safe.
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