Gas train blast kills 16 in Italy
China Daily | Updated: 2009-07-01 07:53
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Firemen check a wrecked freight train a few hours after two gas-filled rail tankers exploded after derailing in the seaside resort of Viareggio, northern Italy, yesterday. AFP |
VIAREGGIO, Italy: A freight train derailed and plowed into houses in a small Italian town, setting off an explosion and fire that killed at least 16 people - many as they slept in their homes - and injured at least 50, officials said yesterday.
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