21 dead in Italy train explosion

The train derailed and caught fire killing 21 people

July 3rd, 2009

The death toll in this week's rail disaster in Italy rose to 21 after a woman and a young man who each suffered serious burns died in hospital.

Another 11 people remain in a very serious condition in hospitals across northern Italy.

The woman died late last night, while the young man passed away early this morning.

The accident happened after a train carrying liquid petroleum gas derailed in the town of Viareggio on Monday causing a giant fireball.

A number of the victims have not yet been identified due to the extensive nature of the burns they suffered.

Source: RTE News