BEIJING -- Premier Wen Jiabao on Wednesday ordered a "swift, open and transparent" investigation in Saturday's fatal high-speed train collision.

Wen made the remarks at an executive meeting of the State Council, China's Cabinet.

Great importance must be attached to finding out the facts and judging responsibility in accordance with the country's laws and regulations, according to a statement released after the meeting.

Unswerving efforts should be made to save those who were injured in the crash, the statement said.

At least 39 people died and 192 others were injured in Saturday's accident near the city of Wenzhou in east China's Zhejiang Province. High-speed train D301 rear-ended bullet train D3115, which stalled after losing power due to a lightning strike.

Wen offered his "deep condolences" to the victims and their families.

The State Council demanded for efforts to be made to confirm the death toll, identify the victims and provide proper compensation.

According to the statement, the State Council has decided to "take resolute steps to enhance safety."

A nationwide campaign will be launched to improve work safety, focusing on areas such as transportation, coal mining, construction and the hazardous chemical industry.

The campaign aims to detect and remove potential dangers through comprehensive and thorough inspections of railways, roads, bridges, coal mines and buildings that are currently under construction.