(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
The train connection between Haifa and Damascus has been suspended because the rebels have destroyed a part of the Deraa-Damascus line, seven kilometers from Damascus.
The Haifa-Damascus train was derailed. Several of the cars caught fire and many passengers were injured.
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