At Least 66 Killed in Bombings On Indian Train Headed for Pakistan

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DEWANA, India -- Two bombs exploded on a train headed from India to Pakistan, sparking a fire that swept through two coaches and killed 66 people in an attack that officials said Monday was aimed at undermining the peace process between the rivals.

Witnesses described a scene of horror as panic-stricken passengers were trapped in one of the burning cars even after the train stopped, just before midnight Sunday in a rural area in northern India. The screams of the victims filled the night, then were drowned out by the roar of the flames.

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At Least 66 Killed in Bombings On Indian Train Headed for Pakistan

Most of the dead were Pakistani, said Railway Minister Laloo Prasad. Dozens were injured.

Authorities searching undamaged train cars said they found two suitcases packed with crude, unexploded bombs and bottles of gasoline, apparently similar to the devices that had exploded.

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