School Van Plunges into Pond in Kandal, Killing 5 Students
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School Van Plunges into Pond in Kandal, Killing 5 Students

A tragic accident in Kandal province, Cambodia, saw a passenger van carrying students and residents plunge into a pond. Five students died and two were injured, with the cause believed to be a swerving maneuver to avoid a motorcycle.

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