2012 Myanmar train crash

2012 Burma train crash
Date 9 November 2012 (2012-11-09)
Time 4:36 PM
Location near Kantbalu
Country Burma
Type of incident Crash
Cause Undetermined
Statistics
Trains 1
Passengers unknown
Deaths 27
Injuries 80

The 2012 Burma train crash occurred on 9 November 2012 near Kantbalu in central Burma. A train travelling from Mandalay to Myitkyina and which included seven wagons containing petrol and two containing diesel fuel derailed and burnt. At least 27 people were killed and more than 80 were injured; according to the Information Ministry, many had been trying to collect spilt fuel.[1]

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References

  1. "Burma train crash and fire kills 25". BBC News. November 9, 2012. Archived from the original on November 9, 2012. Retrieved November 9, 2012.


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