Man knocked down by train

A man died after being knocked down by a train near the Bambalapitiya railway station on Thursday.

The victim was identified as Malabage Nandasena Sigera, 59, a father of one and a resident of No. 431/301, Elvitigala Mawatha, Narahenpita, Colombo -5.

It had been revealed that the victim had a dispute with his wife on Wednesday and fled after stabbing her. The woman was admitted to hospital.