At least five people have been killed and 25 injured when a cargo train derailed and burst into flames in northeast Bulgaria.

Around 20 buildings have been flattened in the village of Hitrino.



*Death toll*



At least three of the victims remain in a critical condition.

The authorities say the number of fatalities could rise.

Prime Minister Boiko Borisov has appealed for blood donations at the local hospital treating the injured.



*What happened?*



Seven of the train's t…
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