33 feared dead in road accident in Malaysian

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Press Trust of India Kuala Lumpur
Last Updated : Aug 21 2013 | 4:57 PM IST
At least 33 people were believed killed and 16 injured when a bus carrying tourists plunged into a deep ravine near the popular Genting Highlands resort in Malaysia today.
The nationalities of the victims could not immediately be ascertained though media reports said most of the passengers were Malaysians and some were believed to be from the Middle East.
The accident occurred on a steep and winding road when the bus carrying 49 passengers was going from Genting Highlands to Kuala Lumpur. Further details were awaited.
The injured were taken to nearby hospitals.
Genting Highlands, about an hour's drive out of Kuala Lumpur, has a sprawling hotel, amusement park and a casino. It is a popular destination for almost all tourists visiting Malaysia.
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First Published: Aug 21 2013 | 4:57 PM IST

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