Bus crash in Laos kills 13 Chinese tourists

A tour bus skidded off the road and crashed into a ravine on Monday close to the northern city of Luang Prabang, killing at least 13 onboard.

The bus was carrying 44 Chinese tourists, and two Laotians. The Chinese embassy confirmed the death of 13 nationals while 31 others are injured, Chinese state media CCTV reported on Tuesday. The two Laotians were injured. Investigations into the accident are underway, CCTV said.