22 killed in Indian bus crash

Updated: 15:20, Wednesday, 28 December 2005

At least 22 people, among them three children, have been killed when their bus collided with a truck in India's western Gujarat state.

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22 die in bus crash

At least 22 people, among them three children, have been killed when their bus collided with a truck in India's western Gujarat state.

The bus caught fire on impact, burning the passengers beyond
recognition.

The bus had only one entry and exit point. As soon as the bus
hit the truck, passengers ran to the back of the vehicle and were trapped when fire broke out there.

The fire intensified, fuelled by the foam seats and other flammable materials in the bus.

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