Watch: Elephant smashes through bus windscreen during attack
A wild elephant attacked a bus carrying air force personnel in Kirinda, Sri Lanka, causing damage to the vehicle's windscreen. No injuries were reported, though such encounters are becoming a concern near forest areas.
Why it matters
It highlights the ongoing human-wildlife conflict in Sri Lanka, posing safety risks to both local residents and travelers.
Watch: Elephant smashes through bus windscreen during attack Close Footage shows the moment a wild elephant attacked a bus carrying air force personnel in Sri Lanka. The incident happened in Kirinda, a town in the island s southern province, on 23 June. No injuries were reported, but the vehicle was damaged. Wild elephants are often seen near roads close to forest areas in Sri Lanka, where they sometimes attack passing vehicles.
The report is a factual account of a specific incident without editorializing.
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