Tragedy struck in China as two separate accidents claimed lives and left many injured in Shanxi and Zhejiang provinces.
In Shanxi, a passenger bus tragically collided into a tunnel wall on the Hubei expressway, resulting in 14 fatalities and injuring 37 others. The accident occurred on Tuesday afternoon, prompting swift medical responses as numerous individuals were rushed to hospitals for treatment. The precise cause of the collision is under investigation by local authorities.
Meanwhile, in Zhejiang province, another devastating incident unfolded at the Taizhou Vocational and Technical College, where a car plowed into a crowd, claiming three lives and leaving 16 individuals wounded. The collision occurred during the morning hours on Tuesday, shocking the local community. Fortunately, the injured victims are reported to be in stable condition, providing a small relief amid the tragedy.
The incident in Zhejiang marks the latest in a series of fatal car accidents occurring near educational institutions across China. Just weeks prior, a similar incident occurred in Shandong province, resulting in two fatalities and several child injuries.
As investigations into both accidents continue, authorities are grappling with the aftermath while emphasizing the importance of road safety measures and vigilance to prevent further tragedies on China’s roads.