Bus hits people near school in China: 11 killed
A fatal road accident that claimed more than a dozen lives occurred in China.
A bus ran over people near a school in the city of Tai'an (eastern Shandong province).
According to preliminary information, the driver lost control of the heavy vehicle.
As a result, the bus hit 11 people, including five children, TASS reports , citing China Central Television.
According to available information, the tragedy occurred today, September 3, in the morning near one of the schools in Dongping County, Tai'an City.
According to media reports, the school bus suddenly ran over people who were walking along the side of the road towards the school at the time.
The publications write that among the dead there are six adults and five children. Another 13 people were injured.
It is known that the bus driver was detained. The causes and circumstances of the incident are currently being established.
