A mother and her child have lost their lives while attempting to take a selfie on the tracks near the Anuradhapura railway station this afternoon (22 ).
The incident occurred as they were struck by an express train traveling from Kankasanthurai to Colombo.The victims, a 38-year-old mother and her 18-year-old daughter, had actually taken a trip from Ratnapura to Anuradhapura to go to a Taekwondo tournament at the Anuradhapura Public Stadium.
The pair had actually gone to the train tracks near the station, where the fatal mishap took place.According to authorities reports, the family was attempting to capture a selfie when the train hit them, killing the mom and daughter immediately.
A more youthful child who was with them at the time also sustained injuries and is presently receiving medical treatment, the police said.Anuradhapura Police have actually introduced an examination into the event.