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Minibus crash kills 14 in Pakistani Kashmir: official

International Desk |
Update: 2010-07-02 22:12:36

MUZAFFARABAD - At least 14 people were killed and four others were injured on Saturday when their minibus fell into a ravine in Pakistani-administered Kashmir, an official said.

The accident took place in mountainous Neelum valley, some 25 kilometres (15 miles) north of Muzaffarabad, the capital of Pakistani Kashmir, the region`s administrator Chaudhry Imtiaz told AFP.

"Fourteen people have been killed in the accident, four others were injured," Imtiaz said.

Pakistan has one of the world`s worst records for fatal traffic accidents, blamed on poor roads, badly maintained vehicles and reckless driving.

BDST: 18:43 HRS, July 3, 2010

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