8 killed as van crashes into river in China

Eight people were killed today when a van plunged into a river in southwest China's Guizhou Province.

The accident took place this morning in Pingjiang Township of Rongjiang County when the van carrying a family hit a bridge guardrail and fell into the river.

Eight bodies have been recovered, officials said.

Investigation into the cause of the accident is underway, state-run Xinhua news agency reported.