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Congo rail accident toll rises to 76

By IANS,

Brazzaville (Republic of Congo) : The toll in Monday’s train accident in the Republic of Congo has risen to 76, a media report said Wednesday.

The accident occurred between Pointe-Noire town and capital Brazzaville in the southern part of the country Monday night, Xinhua reported. Four rail wagons fell into a ravine near Yanga station, about 60 km from Pointe-Noire.

Initial reports had placed the toll at 60 with about 450 people being treated for injuries.