THIRTEEN people have been killed after an overloaded minivan collided with a truck in China.
The van hit the rear of the truck while on an expressway in Henan province at around 2.40am.
Sign up for The Jattvibe newsletter
Thank you!
The crash took place in Henan province in China Credit: Getty
The vehicle – which had a maximum capacity of nine passengers – was carrying 16 people at the time of the crash.
It is thought three others were injured in the deadly collision.
China‘s Ministry of Public Security said the incident took place on the G40 expressway in the city of Nanyang.
The ministry said it had sent a working group to oversee the investigation and emergency response.
Traffic accidents are a regular occurrence in China due to lax safety standards and disorderly driving.
Breaking News… More to Follow
