Bus plunges off cliff, 11 dead in Thailand

Feb 25, 2011 10:48 AM IST

At least 11 people were killed and 20 others were wounded after a tour bus slid off a cliff at Song Kwae District in Thailand's northern Nan Province.

At least 11 people were killed and 20 others were wounded after a tour bus slid off a cliff at Song Kwae District in Thailand's northern Nan Province.

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The tragic incident occurred when the tour bus was carrying teachers from Mae Sai District in Thailand's northern Chiang Rai Province to Nan. The bus then plunged into the over-100-metre-deep Doi Ji Cliff. Rescue operations have been continuing with difficulties.

The victims were reportedly teachers from Baan Rai Khao Thep Kanchana Upatham School who were on a farewell trip with a group of their colleagues who had transferred to work in Nan.

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