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Tourist falls from train while attempting selfie in Sri Lanka’s hill country

July 19, 2026·1 min read
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  1. 01A foreign female tourist fell from a moving train.
  2. 02She was trying to take a selfie when the accident occurred.
  3. 03The incident happened on a train from Nanu Oya to Badulla.
  4. 04She was admitted to Nuwara Eliya Hospital for treatment.
  5. 05Authorities warn against leaning out of moving trains.
  6. 06Investigations into the incident are currently underway.
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A foreign female tourist was injured after falling from a moving train while attempting to take a selfie in the Ambewela area on Sunday morning, according to railway and hospital sources. The incident occurred on a train travelling from Nanu Oya to Badulla. She sustained injuries in the fall and was admitted to the Nuwara Eliya Hospital for treatment. Authorities have repeatedly urged passengers, particularly tourists travelling on the scenic hill country railway line, not to lean out of moving trains or attempt selfies, warning that such actions can result in serious or fatal accidents. Investigations into the incident are underway. (Newswire) The post Tourist falls from train while attempting selfie in Sri Lanka’s hill country appeared first on Newswire.

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