Fatal bus crash kills three, injures 14

By Chen Qian  |   2009-7-6  |     ONLINE EDITION

Three people were killed and 14 injured when this bus collided with a container truck on Yangpu Bridge at about 9:30pm on Sunday night. More than 10 vehicles were involved in the accident.

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THREE people were killed and 14 were injured last night after a bus lost control and caused a multi-vehicle accident in the oncoming lane on Yangpu Bridge.

The three dead were the bus driver, a passenger and a taxi driver.

The crash happened about 9:30pm. The bus ran into a car in front of it then lost control and veered across the road.

A passenger surnamed Ye told the Oriental Morning Post the bus was traveling at speed. More than 10 vehicles were involved in the accident.

Police are investigating.

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