5 killed, 10 injured in road accident in China

A truck hit a minivan on a highway in China's southern Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region today, killing five people and injuring 10 others.

The accident took place on the highway linking Nanning, the regional capital, with Qinzhou.

A Mercedes with no license plate collided with the minivan. Without putting out any warning signs, the two drivers stopped on the highway to take pictures and argue.

A truck then hit the minivan, causing the casualties, state-run Xinhua news agency reported.

There were 13 people in the minivan, including 5 children. The truck had two persons on board.