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Train hits elephant herd in Sri Lanka, killing at least six elephants, say police

A passenger train derailed after hitting a herd of elephants near a wildlife reserve in central Sri Lanka, resulting in the deaths of six elephants, with no reported injuries among passengers.
Deputy Minister of Environment Anton Jayakody noted that 150 people and 450 elephants were killed in clashes in 2023, showing an increase from the previous year.
The International Union for Conservation of Nature recognizes Asian elephants as endangered, with an estimated 26,000 remaining in the wild, primarily in India.
Jayakody stated that the government is planning to implement barriers like electric fences and trenches to prevent wild elephants from entering villages.

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Train hits elephants in Sri Lanka, killing four babies and two adults from herd

Four babies and two adults died near Minneriya - part of the "elephant corridor" that connects Kaudulla and Wasgamuwa National Parks

3 hours ago·United Kingdom

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Sri Lanka train derails after elephant collision

A collision between a train and a herd of elephants in Sri Lanka did not end well for both the train and the elephants. The train ended up partly beside the tracks, and at least six elephants did not survive. The train passed through Minneriya National Park late in the evening, in the dark. This park is famous precisely for its elephants. There are hundreds of these animals living in the wild, and they attract many thousands of tourists every ye…

11 hours ago·Netherlands

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merkur.de

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Six elephants die in Sri Lanka in collision with train

On the island there are frequent clashes between trains and elephants. In the recent calamity of this species several pachyderms die.

18 hours ago

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KIFI

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At least 6 elephants die after a train hit a herd in Sri Lanka, police say

By Jennifer Hauser, CNN A train crashed into a herd of elephants in Sri Lanka on Wednesday night, killing at least six of them, according to Sri Lankan police. No passenger was injured, but wild animal veterinarians are treating an elephant female and an injured calf in the city of Giritale, reported on Thursday the State-owned Sri Lanka Daily News. The Meenagaya train crashed into the herd at kilometer 140 between Minneriya and Galoya stations …

18 hours ago·Idaho Falls, United States

Train hits elephant herd in Sri Lanka, killing at least six elephants, say police

Atlanta (CNN) — A train collided with a herd of elephants in Sri Lanka on Wednesday night, killing at least six of them, according to Sri Lanka Police.

20 hours ago·Joplin, United States

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