May 20, 2010 1:07 PM

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Dust storm kills nine people in rural Allahabad

In Uttar Pradesh, nine people were killed and at least 15 injured due to dust storm and squall in rural areas of Allahabad this morning. Police have confirmed nine deaths so far. All the death were reported from rural areas. Two in Soreon area, two in Phanau, two Nawabganj and three in Hola Garh. Most of the death occurred due to sudden collapse of buildings, walls and fall of trees. According to electricity department, the electric supply is badly affected in these areas and roads are also blocked in many places due to large number of trees uprooted. Rescue and relief teams have reached at sites. <br/>

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