Train crashing on platform: Driver suspended..
The service of the driver of the train that crashed on to the railway platform at the Colombo Fort railway station has been suspended, Railways Deputy General Manager N.J. Indipolage said.
He said an investigation into the incident was held and the final decision on the service of the driver will be taken after the report is received.
The train, which was scheduled to depart for Chillaw, crashed on to platform No. 1 of the Colombo Fort Railway Station when commencing its journey from Colombo Fort to Chilaw at 2:35 p.m. yesterday.
No injuries were reported as a result of the accident, although the front part of the train and a section of the platform were damaged.
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