Pedestrian overpass collapses at Egoda Uyana, disrupting rail service
Posted by ONLANKA Newsroom on March 27, 2025 - 8:57 am
The pedestrian overpass at the Egoda Uyana railway station collapsed last night (March 26).
As a result, the railway route from Maradana to Galle has been obstructed.
The bridge collapsed shortly after a train had passed toward Galle.
No passengers were injured in the collapse, but debris has fallen onto the railway tracks.
Railway workers have been urgently summoned to clear the tracks.
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