Cameroon officials say two separate train accidents have happened near the capital, Yaounde, killing at least nine people within a 24 hour period.
On Saturday, authorities say a train carrying 1,000 passengers derailed north of the city, killing at least seven people and injuring some 270 others.
On Friday, a train carrying gas exploded and killed two people south of the capital. Associated Press reports 100 have been injured.
Some information for this report was provided by AP and Reuters.
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