2018 Chongqing bus crash
On 28 October 2018 at 10:02 AM, a bus plunged 50 metres (164 ft) off the Second Wanzhou Yangtze River Bridge into the Yangtze River in Wanzhou District, Chongqing, China. At least thirteen people died and two are missing. Since 15 people were onboard at the time of the crash, it is believed that there were no survivors.
| 2018 Chongqing bus crash | |
|---|---|
Location of the accident The location in Chongqing where the accident occurred | |
| Details | |
| Date | 28 October 2018 10:02 AM China Standard Time (UTC+8) |
| Location | Second Wanzhou Yangtze River Bridge, Wanzhou District, Chongqing, China |
| Country | China |
| Line | No. 22 Wanzhou Public Bus |
| Incident type | Plunge from bridge |
| Cause | Driver distracted by altercation with passenger |
| Statistics | |
| Passengers | 14 |
| Crew | 1 |
| Deaths | 13 deaths (including both perpetrators), 2 missing |
| Injured | 1 (in another car) |
| External videos | |
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| Police: Chongqing Bus Tragedy Caused by Fight Between Driver and Passenger - Footage of Attack and Accident | CGTN |
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