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7 killed in rock sliding in Afghanistan

Xinhua, April 12, 2016 Adjust font size:

Seven members of a family died in a rock sliding incident in eastern Afghan province of Kunar overnight, police said Tuesday.

"The incident took place in Dewagul village, Chawkay District at around mid-night. Those killed included the couple and five of their children," provincial police Chief General Habibullah Sayyedkhel told Xinhua.

One child of the family survived but he had received injuries, the police official added.

"The stricken house was destroyed by the sliding rock in the mountainous province. Heavy rain in recent days has caused the incident," Sayyedkhel noted. Enditem