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31 Killed in Hungary Bus-Train Collision

A train struck a double-decker bus carrying German tourists near a Hungarian resort on Thursday, killing at least 31 people, a rescue official said.

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A train struck a double-decker bus carrying German tourists near a Hungarian resort on Thursday, killing at least 31 people, a rescue official said.

The accident occurred at a railroad crossing near the town of Siofok, one of the most popular tourist resorts on Lake Balaton, 60 miles southwest of Budapest.

Tibor Dobson, spokesman for the National Catastrophe Directorate, said 31 people were killed and at least 12 were injured.

Authorities said rescue efforts were still underway.

Source: Agencies

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