The northern railway line has been severely damaged following the derailment of Colombo bound Uttara Devi Express near Saaliyapura Anuradhapura Railway Station this morning.
Our correspondent reported that over 500 concrete sleepers seemed to be damaged due to the derailment.
Train services on the northern line have been limited up to the Anuradhapura railway station as a result of the incident.
(Photo Credits - Athula Bandara)