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China bus fire in Ningxia kills 14 people | China bus fire in Ningxia kills 14 people |
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A fire on a public bus in the Chinese province of Ningxia has killed 14 people and injured another 32, state media report. | |
Broadcaster CCTV quoted authorities in the city of Yinchuan as saying that the bus suddenly caught fire at around 07:00 local time (23:00 GMT Monday), trapping some people inside. | Broadcaster CCTV quoted authorities in the city of Yinchuan as saying that the bus suddenly caught fire at around 07:00 local time (23:00 GMT Monday), trapping some people inside. |
Officials are investigating the cause. | Officials are investigating the cause. |
China has vowed to tighten public transport safety following several fatal accidents in recent years. | China has vowed to tighten public transport safety following several fatal accidents in recent years. |