Tunisia train crash kills 14, injures 70

Published June 16th, 2015 - 08:51 GMT
Al Bawaba
Al Bawaba

A train collision with a vehicle on a road south of Tunisia's capital killed 14 people and injured another 70, AFP reported Tuesday.

Transport and interior ministries said the accident happened in the northern city of al-Fahes, 60 kilometers south of Tunis, during morning rush hour. 

Transport Minister Mahmoud Ben Romdhane told Mosaique FM radio the death toll may rise.