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Mexican bishop detained after fatal road crash

One person was killed and five injured in Mexico after a Roman Catholic bishop apparently lost control of his vehicle and ran them over.

Mexican bishop detained after fatal road crash

Fri, 14 Aug, 2009 - 09:02

One person was killed and five injured in Mexico after a Roman Catholic bishop apparently lost control of his vehicle and ran them over.

Police in the Gulf coast state of Veracruz said Bishop Eduardo Patino Leal has been detained in the town of Huatusco.

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Courts Heathrow Place: Mexico Place: Gulf Coast Place: Veracruz Place: Huatusco Person: Bishop Person: Eduardo Patino Leal Person: State Public Safety Secretary Person: Sergio Lopez Esquer Organisation: Roman Catholic

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