Bus fire in Hunan kills 26; probe underway

The cause of a bus fire that killed 26 people and injured 28 others in Hunan province on Friday is still being investigated, according to authorities.

The injured are receiving treatment at two hospitals in Changde, Hunan province. Eight are in critical condition, mainly with burns and lung injuries, a news release from the National Health Commission said on Saturday.

The fire ignited at around 7:15 pm on Friday. The 59-seat bus, traveling from Henan province with 53 passengers, two drivers and a tour guide aboard, caught fire in Changde's Hanshou county.