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Salang pass links the afghan capital city of kabul with the northern city of mazarisharif. The 2010 salang avalanches consisted of a series of at least 36 avalanches that struck the southern approach to the salang tunnel, north of kabul. Death toll of afghan avalanche rises to 70 cctvinternational. Buy a tire size that fits your 2010 chevrolet avalanche. He also added, salang highway is closed and at least 3 avalanche breakups have taken place in northern salang pass with fears of more avalanche breakups due heavy typhoons in the area. Chevrolet avalanche free workshop and repair manuals. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent getting a vehicle registration. Let other owners help you choose the right car for you.
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