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Twelve killed in bus, truck crash in northern China after horse ran into road

Truck swerved to avoid animal on highway in Inner Mongolia

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The scene of the crash at Yakeshi. Photo: Sohu.com
Mandy Zuoin Shanghai

A truck collided with a bus in northern China on Saturday night, killing 12 people and injuring 28, state television reported.

The accident happened on a highway in Yakeshi in Inner Mongolia, the report said.

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The crash happened after the truck tried to avoid a horse that had strayed on to the road.
Emergency crews working at the scene of the crash. Photo: Sohu.com
Emergency crews working at the scene of the crash. Photo: Sohu.com

All 12 killed were on the bus. Five of the passengers hurt were said to be critically injured.

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It is not clear if the drivers of the two vehicles were hurt.

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