China bus fire kills 14 people

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At least 14 people were killed while 32 injured when a public bus caught fire in the Chinese province of Ningxia, state media report.

Broadcaster CCTV quoted authorities in the city of Yinchuan as saying that the bus suddenly caught fire at around 07:00 local time (23:00 GMT Monday), trapping some people inside.

Officials are investigating the cause.

China has vowed to tighten public transport safety following several fatal accidents in recent years.