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Tragic Cable Car Crash Claims Lives of Seven Monks

9/27/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Seven Buddhist monks died on September 24, 2025, in a cable car crash at Na Uyana Monastery, Sri Lanka.
The cable car carried 13 monks and fell after a cable snapped.
Three foreign nationals from India, Russia, and Romania were among the deceased.
Local police are investigating. Na Uyana Monastery is among Sri Lanka's oldest.

History

Historical Context

The 2019 Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka, which killed over 260 people, exposed deep-rooted sectarian tensions in the country. Established in the 1970s, Na Uyana Monastery has been a significant Buddhist site amidst these challenges. The tragic cable car crash on 24 September 2025, which killed seven monks, further highlights the vulnerabilities faced by religious communities in Sri Lanka.

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Story summary

Seven Buddhist monks died on September 24, 2025, in a cable car crash at Na Uyana Monastery, Sri Lanka.
The cable car carried 13 monks and fell after a cable snapped.
Three foreign nationals from India, Russia, and Romania were among the deceased.
Local police are investigating. Na Uyana Monastery is among Sri Lanka's oldest.

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