Train hits motorcyclist at railway crossing

A motorcyclist who attempted to creep past the railway crossing at Rathgama, Galle hit by an express train passing the location yesterday.

The gate of the railway crossing was closed for the train bound to Colombo from Galle at the time. The pillion rider sustained injuries and was admitted to the Karapitiya Teaching Hospital.

The victim was identified as Damith Helan Kumaara , 35, of Paranawatte, Boossa in Galle.

Investigations are continuing.