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Driver arrested for fatal bus fire in C. China

Xinhua, July 14, 2016 Adjust font size:

The driver of a bus that crashed and caught fire, killing 35, in central China's Hunan Province was formally arrested Thursday, the local procuratorate said.

The incident happened at about 10:20 a.m. on June 26, when a bus carrying 55 people crashed into a highway guardrail in Yizhang County. Thirsty-five passengers dies and 13 sustained injuries.

The driver was detained on June 27. The investigation continues. Endi