Italy's Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi (C) checks with civil protection chief Guido Bertolaso as a rail tanker car lies on its side after a derailment and explosion in Viareggio, about 350 km north of Rome June 30, 2009. At least 14 people were killed and 50 injured overnight in Italy when a freight train hauling liquefied petroleum gas derailed and exploded as it passed their homes, officials said on Tuesday. Reuters Pictures 4 months ago

Italy's Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi (C) checks with civil protection chief Guido Bertolaso as a rail tanker car lies on its side after a derailment and explosion in Viareggio, about 350 km north of Rome June 30, 2009. At least 14 people were killed and 50 injured overnight in Italy when a freight train hauling liquefied petroleum gas derailed and exploded as it passed their homes, officials said on Tuesday.

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