2004 Sri Lanka tsunami-rail disaster, Train wreck in Sri Lanka
The 2004 Sri Lanka tsunami train wreck is the world's deadliest rail disaster.
It occurred on December 26, 2004, when a tsunami struck the Queen of the Sea train.
The disaster deeply impacted the local communities and their way of life.
Visiting the site offers insight into the tragic event and its aftermath.
A memorial stands at Peraliya to honor the victims of this catastrophe.
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August 31, 2026 12:16
