Train Hits and Kills 2 Wild Elephants in Sri Lanka as 2 of Its Fuel-Carrying Tankers Derail

Train Hits and Kills 2 Wild Elephants in Sri Lanka as 2 of Its Fuel-Carrying Tankers Derail
This image made from a video footage shows a derailed fuel transporting train in Minneriya, Sri Lanka, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, after it collided with a heard of elephants Friday. AP Photo
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COLOMBO, Sri Lanka—A train carrying thousands of gallons of fuel hit a herd of wild elephants in northeast Sri Lanka, killing two of the giant mammals and injuring one other as two of its tankers got derailed, authorities said.

The collision happened in the town of Minneriya — about 200 kilometers (124 miles) from the capital, Colombo — renowned for its nature park and wildlife.