Train Kills 6 Elephants Near Sri Lanka Sanctuary

Collision with train near Minneriya leaves no passengers hurt
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Posted Feb 21, 2025 1:45 AM CST
Train Kills 6 Elephants Near Sri Lanka Sanctuary
A dead wild elephant lies beside a derailed train compartment after a passenger train hit a herd in Minneriya, Sri Lanka, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025.   (AP Photo/Priyan Malinda)

A train in Sri Lanka killed six elephants, including four calves, near Minneriya wildlife sanctuary. The collision caused the train to derail, though passengers were unharmed. Hasini Sarathchandra, from the wildlife department, confirmed an investigation is underway. The area is part of an "elephant corridor" linking national parks. Elephant-train collisions have risen due to habitat loss, causing elephants to cross railways for food and water. In 2023, 24 elephants died in such incidents, with nine fatalities reported in 2024. Despite cultural reverence, elephant numbers have dropped from 14,000 in the 19th century to 6,000 in 2011. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)

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