Sri Lanka, Sept. 25 -- The death toll from a cable track operated car accident at the Na Uyana Monastery (Na Uyana Aranya Senasanaya) in Pansiyagama, Melsiripura, has risen to seven Buddhist monks, hospital sources confirmed today.

Among the deceased, at least two are foreign nationals. Their bodies have been taken to the Gokarella District Hospital, while the bodies of the other monks are at Kurunegala Teaching Hospital.

The accident occurred around 9:00 pm yesterday (24) as 13 monks were returning to the monastery after performing religious rituals at the sacred site.

Two monks escaped with minor injuries by jumping from the trolley, while four others remain hospitalized with serious injuries.

Police said three of the deceased monks...