1st LD: Bus crash in Russia kills 19

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MOSCOW, Dec. 1 (Xinhua) -- Nineteen people were killed and 21 others injured on Sunday after a bus crashed into a river in Zabaykalsky Krai, southeastern Russia, local media reported, citing sources from the General Administration for Traffic Safety.

"According to the latest data, 19 people, including two minors, died as a result of the accident. The number of injured has increased to 21 people," the sources said.

The accident occurred at the 60th km of the Sretensk-Chita route. There were 43 passengers and a driver on the bus.

According to preliminary information, the accident was caused by a rupture of a front wheel. Enditem

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