Explosions blamed for collapse of two bridges in Russia – killing at least seven and injuring dozens
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Explosions caused two bridges to collapse and derailed two trains in western Russia overnight, officials said Sunday, without saying what had caused the blasts. In one of the incidents, seven people were killed and dozens were injured.
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