Accident in Sichuan Kills 17

A major traffic accident in Mianning County in southwest China's Sichuan Province on Sunday killed 17 people and injured 12 others.

Due to slippery roads from the snow, a privately-owned bus heading for Zhangjiahe Dam overturned at Maidi Township.

After hearing reports on the accident, leading officials of Mianning County rushed to the venue to organize rescue efforts.



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