Bangkok Crash Kills 44
<i> Associated Press</i>
BANGKOK, Thailand —
A gas truck overturned and exploded at a busy Bangkok intersection, engulfing cars, shops and a women’s dormitory in flames that killed at least 44 people and injured 97, police said today.
The burning gas swept over 43 cars and 30 shops and other buildings on both sides of the street, including the dormitory.
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