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Bus plunges into reservoir in China, 21 killed

A bus in southwestern China dives straight into a reservoir, leaving 21 dead and 16 injured.

A public bus in southwestern China's Guizhou Province dove straight into a reservoir on Tuesday, leaving 21 dead and 16 injured.

The accident occurred at noon, when the bus suddenly made a 90-degree turn across several traffic lanes, rushing out of a guardrail, according to state broadcaster CCTV.

One student was among the dead, and three more were injured, state-run People's Daily reported.

The total number of passengers on the bus is unknown.

The cause of the accident was under investigation, and rescue efforts were underway.

(Source: Agencies)