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Wednesday, 11 December, 2002, 06:33 GMT
Cuba train derails killing 13
A passenger train has derailed in central Cuba, and officials say at least 13 people have been killed.

The accident happened near the city of Matanzas, as the train was on its way from the capital, Havana, to Santiago de Cuba.

Officials said more than 60 people were injured.

They were taken to a number of hospitals in the region.

The cause of the accident is not yet clear.

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