BEIJING: A bus veered into the opposite lane in China on Saturday morning hitting a truck and killing 36 people.
The bus, which was driving north, broke through a barrier dividing two lanes on a motorway and crashed into a truck carrying 3 people moving in the opposite direction, according to reports in international media.
An initial investigation reported that the accident was caused by a flat tire.
The statement added that 36 people were also injured, 9 seriously. Authorities sent emergency responders to the site immediately.
(Agencies)
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