Motorists were in for a surprise at a railway crossing in Sri Lanka after a wild elephant was seen walking along the railway line, instead of a train.
According to a video shared on social media, the railway crossing was closed off with the warning alarm on, signalling an oncoming train.
However, a wild elephant was seen calmly walking along the railway line, with the railway gate being opened after the animal had passed the railway crossing. (Newswire)
On the right track? An unbothered elephant casually walking along the railway track past a gate closed to motor traffic was captured by a motorist. pic.twitter.com/Eh3pZpQdM7
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