13 killed as van runs amok in China

At least 13 people were killed and 12 others injured today when a vehicle lost control and ran into a crowd in China's southwestern Guizhou province.

According to the local government, the brakes of a stone-laden van failed and the driver lost control of the vehicle in Xingyi, Guizhou.

The van careered through a crowd of villagers and rolled over, killing 13 people and injuring 12 others.

The injured have been admitted to hospital.