Afghan Avalanches Kill 28, Strand 1,500

Heavy snow complicates rescue effort north of Kabul

By the Associated Press

Posted Feb 9, 2010 5:22 AM CST

(AP) – Avalanches on a mountain pass north of Kabul killed at least 28 people yesterday, with another 1,500 stranded in their vehicles on snow-blocked roads. Some 70 people have been injured and transported to hospitals. Rescuers worked through the night to save more than 200... Read full story »

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