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Four passengers escape serious harm in Anjouan, Comoros

By , based on Comores Infos

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A car carrying four people rolled over on Sunday at around 7pm in Mbuyuju, on the island of Anjouan, Comoros. Initial information gathered after the accident indicates that all four occupants escaped serious harm, according to Comores Infos.

Four people survived a road accident on Sunday at around 7pm in Mbuyuju, on the island of Anjouan, Comoros, according to the first information gathered at the scene. Their car rolled over several times after a suspected brake failure.

The four occupants got out of the vehicle unharmed. A woman suffered a few scratches, but no serious injuries were reported. The car, however, was badly damaged, particularly inside the passenger compartment.

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