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Hungarians see red over sludge
Residents of village hit by red mud demand answers as government seeks help for clean-up.
Last Modified: 07 Oct 2010 14:42 GMT

The massive spill of toxic waste from an aluminum plant in Hungary has flooded several towns with red sledge.

The people of Kolontar, the first village to be hit by the toxic red sludge, want answers.

Hungary's government is now appealing for international expertise to help with the clean-up.

Al Jazeera's Anita McNaught, reports from Kolontar village.

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