South China highway accident death toll rises to four

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The death toll of a highway traffic accident in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region has risen to four, authorities said Wednesday.

Three people died at the scene and another died in hospital. Another 50 people were injured and are being treated in hospital.

The accident occurred at 1:50 Wednesday morning on a section of the Guangzhou-Kunming Highway in Baise City, when a coach hit a freight truck. The bus was carrying 54 people, including two drivers.

An investigation is underway.

(Top image: local media)

Source(s): Xinhua News Agency