5 killed, 19 injured in car crash in western Myanmar
RSS
April 03, 2018
YANGON – At least five people have been killed with 19 others injured in a car crash in Gwa township, Myanmar's Rakhine state, the Home Affairs Ministry said on Tuesday.
The incident occurred on Gwa-Ngathaingchaung road on Monday night.
A 12-wheeled car carrying a traditional cultural troupe named Aung San Pwint fell into a ravine at a depth of 457 meters, killing a female performer, a vocalist and three other staff at 7:30 p.m. local time.
The injured were brought to nearby hospitals for treatment.
No further detailed information about the accident was reported.
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