A person died in a collision with a train

A van driving through the Ambalangoda, Venamulla railway crossing collided with a slow train heading towards Colombo.

Our reporter said that the driver of the van died in the accident that happened this morning. He is a 67-year-old resident of Venamulla area.

At this level crossing where the light signals are off. The local residents said that the signboards have been installed but they have been out of order for a long time.