Iran train explosion kills more than 200

From: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Date: February 19, 2004| Author: ALI AKBAR DAREINI | Copyright information

Iran train explosion kills more than 200

400 injured when cars carrying fuel, chemicals derail

By ALI AKBAR DAREINI Associated Press

Thursday, February 19, 2004

Neyshabur, Iran -- Runaway train cars carrying a lethal mix of fuel and chemicals derailed, caught fire and then exploded hours later Wednesday in northeast Iran, killing more than 200 people, injuring at least 400 and leaving dozens trapped beneath crumbled mud homes.

Most of those reported dead were...

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