13 Feb 2021 | 11:04 AM UTC
Sri Lanka: Train derails near Fort station, Colombo, Feb. 13
Train derailment near Fort station, Colombo, Sri Lanka, Feb. 13, causing rail disruptions. Reconfirm services on the Coastal Line.
Event
A train has derailed near Fort railway station in Colombo Feb. 13. The cause of the incident is unclear and it is unknown if the train is a freight or passenger train. There are no immediate reports of casualties. Officials have warned that delays are possible along the Coastal Line, which runs between Colombo and Beliatta.
Rail disruptions will likely continue until clearance operations conclude. Localized traffic disruptions are possible; authorities could close roads around the accident site to facilitate recovery operations in the coming hours.
Advice
Reconfirm all scheduled rail transport along the impacted line at least through Feb. 13. Plan for road transport delays in the affected area. Heed all official advisories.
