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Published: 17 March, 2009, 15:01

TAGS: Natural resources, CIS, Accident

Seven train carriages loaded with gold ore have been derailed in Armenia, the South-Caucasian Railroad press office said.

The accident happened at 11:40pm local time on Monday, newsarmenia.ru says.

Traffic on the line has been temporarily halted.

“According to representatives of the South-Caucasian Railroad CJSC, the accident was caused by a defect of the track,” the announcement says.

Repair works are now underway and it's expected the railway will be restored within two days.

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