Sri Lanka, Feb. 20 -- The number of wild elephants killed in last night's train collision has risen to six, authorities confirmed.

A herd of seven elephants was struck by a train, killing five on impact, including three young elephants. One of the two elephants trapped under the train later succumbed to injuries.

The accident has severely disrupted operations on the Batticaloa-Colombo railway line, with restoration efforts currently underway. The Railway Department reported that the train's engine had overturned due to the impact.

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