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A 50-year-old Russian tourist tragically died in Sri Lanka after falling from a moving train while attempting to take a selfie. The incident occurred near the Badulla tunnel, where she was part of a group of twelve tourists. Despite emergency services rushing to the scene, she was pronounced dead before reaching a hospital, highlighting the dangers associated with taking photos in risky situations.
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