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Typhoon kills at least 55 people in Vietnam

Floods and landslides triggered by Typhoon Lekima have killed at least 55 people in Vietnam and 16 others remain missing and are feared dead, officials said today.

Typhoon kills at least 55 people in Vietnam

Sun, 07 Oct, 2007 - 16:07

Floods and landslides triggered by Typhoon Lekima have killed at least 55 people in Vietnam and 16 others remain missing and are feared dead, officials said today.

Packing 80 mph winds, Typhoon Lekima made landfall last Wednesday in central provinces.

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