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Bus crash kills nine in central Spain

The accident occurred close to the town of Tornadizos in Avila province
The accident occurred close to the town of Tornadizos in Avila province

Police have said a bus has swerved off the road and crashed in central Spain, killing nine people and injuring 21 others.

A spokesman for the paramilitary Civil Guard said the accident occurred close to the town of Tornadizos in Avila province.

A local bus left the highway as it was coming down from a mountain pass.

There are no details yet on the identities of those killed.