US accident in Kabul leads to riots, 20 dead 
[ Monday, May 29, 2006 04:59:12 pmIANS ]
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KABUL:
A US military convoy collided with several civilian vehicles on Monday in this
Afghan capital, killing and injuring several passengers, and resulting in riots
that have left at least 20 dead, local media
reported.
Shops in Kabul closed
down and public transport was off the
roads.
Clouds of smoke were
seen over the city. The rioters set two police vehicles on fire at the 17th
district station.
A civilian,
whose car was damaged in the accident, said passengers and others at the scene
hurled stones at the 30-vehicle convoy of coalition troops and shouted "Death to
America." The US military allegedly fired shots in the air to disperse the
crowd.
Seven people were
reportedly killed when the military vehicles collided with the civilian
vehicles, but there was no confirmation of deaths by Afghan officials or the
coalition forces.
"Clearly a
tragedy has happened. It's crucial that there is calm," UN spokesman Adrian
Edward said.
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