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4 Killed, 35 Injured in Tehran-Zahedan Train Derailment

4 Killed, 35 Injured in Tehran-Zahedan Train Derailment
4 Killed, 35 Injured in Tehran-Zahedan Train Derailment

A passenger train derailed near Zahedan in southwest Iran on Wednesday, killing four people and injuring at least 35 others, the Health Ministry's website reported. 
All the injured passengers have been taken to the hospital, according to ministry officials. 
According to the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways, the train derailed one hour after leaving Zahedan Train Station for Tehran. 
The cause of the accident is under investigation, IRIR said in an announcement. 
Local officials blamed a sandstorm for the accident. 

 

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