Bus and train collide at Habaraduwa railway crossing

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Where: Habaraduwaresolved to locality5.995, 80.309
When: Occurrence date not stated by reportingFirst reported 2026-10-25 · last update 2026-10-26
Sourcing: 2 reports2 outlets carrying it · independence not established
How far this got: localizedno finer place namedThis signal has no sensor recommendation, so there is nothing specific to look for.

Summary

A passenger bus and a train collided at a railway crossing in Habaraduwa on October 25, 2026. According to Deputy Inspector General of Traffic Control and Road Safety W.P.J. Senadheera, the warning lights and bells at the crossing were operating when the bus driver attempted to traverse the tracks. The collision resulted in 13 people being injured, who were subsequently transported to the Karapitiya Teaching Hospital for treatment. Reports differ on the number of casualties, but the official count of injured is 13. The bus driver is currently facing criminal charges and a drug test as part of an ongoing police investigation.

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2026-10-26member countour measurement1 → 2reports joined

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lankanewspapers.com
- Six Hurt in Bus-Train Collision at Habaraduwa Level Crossing - Lanka Newspapers2026-10-25
dailymirror.lk
- Bus driver to face criminal action over Habaraduwa train collision - Breaking News | Daily Mirror2026-10-26

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