15 feared dead in road accident in Malaysia

At least 15 people were feared dead after a bus carrying tourists plunged into a deep ravine near Malaysia's popular Genting Highlands today.

The nationalities of the victims could not immediately be ascertained.

The accident occurred when the bus carrying 49 passengers was going from Genting Highlands to Kuala Lumpur. Further details were awaited.

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.