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China Daily | Updated: 2008-09-22 07:41
15 killed by toxic gas
At least 15 people were killed and dozens more fell ill on Saturday after inhaling toxic gas while attempting to steal fuel from a train in India's northeastern state Assam, officials said.
A police spokesman said the incident took place in Karbi Anglong district, about 290 km east of Assam's main city Guwahati.
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