A road accident in northeastern China has claimed the lives of five people.

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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

DALIAN, Feb. 3 (Xinhua) — Five people were killed and two were injured in a traffic accident in Jinpu New Area of Dalian City, northeast China's Liaoning Province, early Tuesday, local traffic police said in a statement.

The incident occurred at 6:38 a.m. at an intersection in the Qidingshan district of the area. A car made a left turn and collided with an oncoming truck.

Police confirmed that five passengers in the car died at the scene. Both drivers were injured and immediately taken to a local hospital for medical treatment. A preliminary investigation has ruled out alcohol or drug use as a contributing factor for both drivers.

The cause of the accident is being determined. -0-

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