2004
22 years ago
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Up to 295 people, 182 of which being rescue workers, die near Nishapur, Iran,...
February 18, 2004
Summary
Up to 295 people, 182 of which being rescue workers, die near Nishapur, Iran, when a runaway freight train carrying sulfur, petrol and fertilizer catches fire and explodes.
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Up to 295 people, 182 of which being rescue workers, die near Nishapur, Iran, when a runaway freight train carrying sulfur, petrol and fertilizer catches fire and explodes.
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- February 18, 2004
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- General
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- 22
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