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Wind blows train over in China's far west- Xinhua

27 Feb 2007 23:32:51 GMT
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BEIJING, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Strong winds blew over at least four cars of a train in China's far western region of Xinjiang but there are no casualties reported so far, the official Xinhua news agency said on Wednesday.

The train had just left Turpan station, which lies about 200 kilometres (125 miles) southeast of regional capital Urumqi, the report said, without providing other details.

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Last updated:Tue Feb 27 23:33:57 2007