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Fifteen killed as bus plunges into river in Iran
Fifteen people were killed on Friday after the passenger bus they were travelling in drove off a bridge into a river, apparently after the driver fell asleep, state television reported.
- Agencies
- Published: 13:46 September 12, 2008
Tehran: Fifteen people were killed on Friday after the passenger bus they were travelling in drove off a bridge into a river, apparently after the driver fell asleep, state television reported.
The incident took place some 35 km (20 miles) west of the capital Tehran on a highway to the city of Karaj, it said, adding that seven other people were injured.
"Police believes the driver fell asleep and lost control of the bus. Investigations continues," state television reported.
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