Nearly 300 killed in Iran train blast

At least 295 people were killed in the Iran train explosion, state radio reported today. But other officials gave lower figures.

Thu, 19 Feb, 2004 - 07:22

At least 295 people were killed in the Iran train explosion, state radio reported today. But other officials gave lower figures.

Vahid Barakchi, a senior official in Khorasan Province’s Emergency Headquarters, told the radio station that 295 people had been killed and 450 injured in yesterday’s blast.

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Courts Iran Place: Iran Place: Khorasan Province Place: Neyshabur Place: Dehnow Place: Tehran Person: Vahid Barakchi Person: Mohammad Alajgardi Person: Barakchi Person: Mohammad Tazegi Person: Hussein Hassani Organisation: ’s Emergency Headquarters Organisation: Islamic Republic News Agency

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