Train crashes into another in Sri Lanka; 68 hurt

A train crashed head-on into a stopped train at a station in northwestern Sri Lanka today, injuring 68 people.

It occurred in Pothuhera, about 90 kilometres northeast of Colombo, Sri Lanka's capital.

Police spokesman Ajith Rohana said a train from Colombo travelling to Pallai in the north crashed into a southbound train that was stopped at the station. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

Rohana said four of the injured passengers are in serious condition.

Trains are a popular mode of transport in the island nation, and are generally considered safe.