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Bus plunge claims four, injures 15 in SW China |
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08:23, August 19, 2008 |
A bus that plunged from a bridge in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality on Monday evening killed four people and left 15 others injured, according to the local government.
The bus collided with a van on a bridge in Wanzhou District at about 5:45 p.m. and then smashed through the railings. The four people died at the scene.
The injured were taken to hospital immediately.
A local work safety bureau official said poor operation procedures may have contributed to the accident.
An investigation was underway.
Source: Xinhua
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