UP

Four dead as train explodes in Bulgaria

Home page World
12 Punto 14 Punto 16 Punto 18 Punto

At least four people have been killed and another 25 injured after a freight train derailed and exploded in northeastern Bulgaria.

Axar.az informs, the incident took place in the small town of Hitrino. Many victims are reportedly being treated in hospital for burns after two of the train’s tanks, which contained flammable chemicals, blew up after hitting electricity cables.

Authorities have ordered an evacuation while 150 firefighters tackle the massive blaze. 20 buildings are said to have been seriously damaged following the incident.

Date
2016.12.10 / 18:26
Author
Axar.az
See also

Trump targets antifa movement as ‘terrorist organization’

Syrian foreign minister to discuss lifting of US sanctions

Ukraine’s $120B war cost exceeds budget – Zelensky

Israel strikes Hamas building in Doha

German Chancellor: War affects lives, we want it to end

Latvia extends airspace closure until Oct 8

Trump and Melania meet King Charles III at Windsor Castle

Poland seeks nuclear support from France

US pushes EU to ditch Russian energy

Erdogan responds to Netanyahu’s claim on Jerusalem

Latest
Xocalı soyqırımı — 1992-ci il Bağla
Bize yazin Bağla
ArxivBağla