14 die in Chile road accident
IANS | HT Correspondent, Santiago
Apr 16, 2011 11:23 AM IST
Fourteen people, including 10 women, were killed and 22 others injured when their bus overturned on a highway in Chile on Thursday, Xinhua reported.
Fourteen people, including 10 women, were killed and 22 others injured when their bus overturned on a highway in Chile on Thursday, Xinhua reported.
The accident occurred around 2:30 p m between Chillan and Concepcion cities in the Bio bio region, some 550 km south of Santiago. Six of the injured were in serious condition.
Hindustan Times - your fastest source for breaking news! Read now.
Survivors said that the accident occurred after the driver entered a curve without reducing the speed. The bus was carrying 43 people, including three crewmembers.
Unlock a world of Benefits with HT! From insightful newsletters to real-time news alerts and a personalized news feed – it's all here, just a click away! - Login Now! Get Latest World News along with Latest News from India at Hindustan Times.
Share this article