A tame elephant suffered injuries after being hit by a tipper truck in Omaragolle, Melsiripura, while temporarily unloaded from a transport lorry. The tipper truck driver has been taken into custody following the collision.

A domesticated elephant was injured in a road accident in Omaragolle, Melsiripura, after colliding with a tipper truck travelling from Dambulla. According to police, the elephant had been temporarily unloaded onto the roadside from a transport lorry when the incident took place.

Following the collision, the elephant remained on the road for an extended period. Wildlife officials attended the scene to evaluate the animal's condition and administer treatment as needed. The extent of the elephant's injuries has not been detailed.

Police have arrested the driver of the tipper truck in connection with the accident. Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the collision are ongoing.