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| Morocco bus crash leaves many dead | Morocco bus crash leaves many dead |
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| At least 42 people died when a bus plunged into a ravine in southern Morocco, officials say. | At least 42 people died when a bus plunged into a ravine in southern Morocco, officials say. |
| More than 20 others are reported to have been injured, some seriously. | More than 20 others are reported to have been injured, some seriously. |
| The bus, travelling between the cities of Marrakesh and Zagora, left the road near the town of Zerkten in Haouz province and fell 150m (490ft), local officials said. | |
| Most of the passengers are believed to be Moroccan. It is not clear if any foreigners are among the casualties. | Most of the passengers are believed to be Moroccan. It is not clear if any foreigners are among the casualties. |
| The accident happened in the early hours of Tuesday, the official news agency Map reported. The cause is not yet known. | The accident happened in the early hours of Tuesday, the official news agency Map reported. The cause is not yet known. |
| At least 24 people were said to be injured, 21 of whom were taken to a hospital in Marrakesh and the other three to a hospital in the nearby city of Ouarzazate. | At least 24 people were said to be injured, 21 of whom were taken to a hospital in Marrakesh and the other three to a hospital in the nearby city of Ouarzazate. |
| In July, two separate bus crashes in Morocco killed 26 people. | In July, two separate bus crashes in Morocco killed 26 people. |
| More than 4,000 people died in road accidents in Morocco last year, according to the transport ministry - an increase of 11.6% on the previous year. | More than 4,000 people died in road accidents in Morocco last year, according to the transport ministry - an increase of 11.6% on the previous year. |