Colombo - Two trains have collided head-on in north-western Sri Lanka, injuring 68 people.
Police spokesperson Ajith Rohana said the crash took place on Wednesday at the railroad station in Pothuhera, about 90km north-east of Colombo, Sri Lanka's capital.
He said a train from Colombo travelling to Pallai in the north crashed into a southbound train that was stopped at the station. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
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.
Police spokesperson Ajith Rohana said the crash took place on Wednesday at the railroad station in Pothuhera, about 90km north-east of Colombo, Sri Lanka's capital.
He said a train from Colombo travelling to Pallai in the north crashed into a southbound train that was stopped at the station. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
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.
