Russia: Bus falls into frozen river, 19 dead

The first investigations indicate that the front wheel of the bus, in which there were 43 passengers, broke while the vehicle was crossing the bridge over the Kuenga River in the Transbaikal region, the local traffic police reported, as reported by the RIA Novosti agency.
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Nineteen people died today when a bus fell from a bridge into a frozen river in eastern Siberia, Reuters reported, citing local authorities.

In addition, 21 people were injured in the accident, reports the British agency.

The first investigations indicate that the front wheel of the bus, in which there were 43 passengers, burst while the vehicle was crossing the bridge over the Kuenga River in the Trans-Baikal Region, the local traffic police reported, as reported by the RIA Novosti agency.

The vehicle went off the bridge and fell into the river, according to the statement.

The Russian Investigative Committee has opened a criminal investigation into possible violations of security regulations.

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