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1. At least 22 people are killed and nearly two dozen are injured after a bus crashes near Dassa-Zoumé, Collines Department, Benin.
   2023-01-30 21:12:44 (First version)
2. At least 22 people are killed and 21 injured after a bus crashes near Dassa-Zoumé, Collines Department, Benin.
   2023-01-31 21:13:12 (Update)
3. At least 22 people are killed and 21 injured when a bus crashes near Dassa-Zoumé, Collines Department, Benin.
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