Traffic accident kills 5 in Chongqing
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Five were killed and six were injured on Tuesday morning after a truck collided with a bus in Chongqing's Hechuan district, local authorities said.
The accident took place on the Zitong section of S537 provincial road in Hechuan at about 10:40 am on Tuesday.
The injured, including one who was seriously injured, are being treated in hospitals and in stable condition.
Preliminary investigation shows the accident was caused by the truck driver's improper conduct when making a turn.
The truck driver was arrested, and further investigation is underway.
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