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Iranians killed in snowstorm

Published:Tuesday | January 8, 2008 | 10:13 AM

A Snowstorm in Iran has killed 21 people.



Many of those killed were buried under avalanches, others froze to death, while some were involved in traffic accidents. 80 people were also injured.



The storm forced schools and government offices to close.



Several major drains were blocked and all domestic and intenational flights had to be cancelled.