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2004 Sri Lanka tsunami train wreck
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The 2004 Sri Lanka tsunami train wreck memorial stands near the coastal railway line south of Hikkaduwa, commemorating the Ocean Queen Express disaster. On December 26, 2004, a packed train was struck by the tsunami waves, resulting in the deaths of more than 1,000 people. Today, a whitewashed monument with a cross and plaques lists the names of victims. The site includes remnants of the train and a small museum with photographs. It serves as a somber reminder of the tragedy and a place for reflection.
Don't miss
- View the preserved train carriage and memorial monument
- Read the names of victims inscribed on plaques
- Visit the small on-site museum with tsunami photographs
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit 2004 Sri Lanka tsunami train wreck
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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