Driver claims diplomatic immunity over crash

A Beijing motorist has been assured she will be compensated for car re-pairs after a crash blamed on a Brazilian driver who claimed diplomatic immunity.

According to an initial incident report, police said the collision occurred at 9:23 am in the capital's Chaoyang district when a gray Great Wall SUV ran a red light and smashed into the side of Meng Xiaojing's red Skoda hatchback.

On Monday a spokesman for Huatai Insurance said the company will cover the cost of the damage to her car and her medical bills.