Panaliya train accident victims paid compensation

The Railways Department has begun providing compensation to those injured in the railway accident in Panaliya along the upcountry railway line, between the Rambukkana and Polgahawela railway stations.

The spokesperson for the Sri Lanka Railways said the department has requested for reports from hospitals where the 32 injured underwent treatment.

Compensation will be paid according to the requests received by the Railways Department from the Panaliya train victims.