Six army personnel killed, in Kilinochchi train collision

Six army personnel have died while two others were injured in an accident involving an Army truck and a train in Kilinochchi this afternoon.

The accident had occured when a train heading towards Jaffna from Colombo had collided with the truck in Kilinochchi.

The truck was transporting water and supplies when the collision occurred.

Two others are in a serious condition and are currently receiving treatment at the Kilinochchi District General Hospital.