12 killed after pickup truck plunges off cliff in east China

A total of 12 people were killed after a pickup truck carrying 14 fell off a cliff Sunday in Taihu County of east China's Anhui Province, according to the local government.

Beijing [China], September 5 (ANI/Xinhua): A total of 12 people were killed after a pickup truck carrying 14 fell off a cliff Sunday in Taihu County of east China's Anhui Province, according to the local government.

The accident happened around 2:30 pm. Eleven people were killed on-site, while another died later due to a serious wound. Two people are hospitalized and in stable conditions at the moment.

Investigation into the cause of the accident is underway. (ANI/Xinhua)