Chinese Tourist Critically Injured in Sri Lanka Train Photo Mishap

The 35-year-old woman suffered severe injuries after leaning out of a moving train and hitting a tunnel wall, prompting safety warnings from officials.

• A 35-year-old Chinese tourist was critically injured on March 9 while leaning out of a moving train in Sri Lanka to take photos and hitting a tunnel wall.
• The incident occurred on the railway line between Nanu Oya and Badulla, near the 19th railway tunnel in Idalgashinna.
• She suffered severe head and leg injuries and was transferred through multiple hospitals, including Haputale Regional Hospital, Diyatalawa Base Hospital, and Badulla Teaching Hospital, for specialized care.
• The Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka issued a statement urging tourists to avoid leaning out of train doors for photos, highlighting the risks of such behavior.
• This is the latest in a series of similar accidents involving tourists in Sri Lanka, with previous cases reported in February and December involving injuries and fatalities linked to risky photography on trains.

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