13 dead as bus plunges into valley in China

    By IANS,

    Beijing : At least 13 people were killed when a tourist bus plunged into a valley Tuesday in northwest China, traffic police said.

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    The bus, carrying 36 passengers, fell into the valley in Xinjiang Uygur region, Xinhua reported.

    At least 23 people were wounded.

    The accident took place around 5 p.m. when the bus was travelling to a tourist spot near Changji city.

    Heavy fog and poor visibility was blamed for the accident.

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