Key insights
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Casualties and injuries are significant and may increase: Authorities reported at least 40 deaths and more than 170 injuries, and warned the death toll could rise as recovery continues.
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Rescue and recovery were complicated by location and damage: Fire officials said the crash site was hard to access and the destruction was extensive, leaving some passengers trapped for hours.
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Cause investigation will be lengthy: Authorities said establishing the cause of the accident is expected to take months.
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Investigations Law & Public Safety Public Safety Accidents & Fires