# rail disaster

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At least 57 dead, death toll still rising as train flies off rails in Congo swamp

The train crashed in the southeast of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Bodies are being being buried after being taken from the wreckage, as there is no morgue in the area….

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Apr 23rd 2014, 7:39 PM

# Spain

Automatic braking system had been due to be fitted at site of Spanish train crash

79 people died when the train derailed at a bend while travelling at 179 kilometres per hour on 24 July.

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Aug 8th 2013, 7:35 PM

# Spain

77 dead, 143 injured in rail crash - "no indications" any Irish citizens were on board

Foreign Affairs Minister Eamon Gilmore says the situation is “still developing”, but that there are no reports of any Irish citizens caught up in the tragedy.

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Jul 25th 2013, 11:26 AM

# sitdown sunday

Sitdown Sunday: 7 deadly reads

The very best of the week’s writing from around the web.

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Oct 21st 2012, 10:30 AM