President Xi Jinping has given important instructions regarding the handling of a deadly bus fire that killed at least 42 people in east China's Fujian Province Friday evening.
A BRT (bus rapid transit) bus caught fire in the city of Xiamen at about 6:30 p.m., which also injured at least 33 people.
Premier Li Keqiang also gave an instruction regarding the fire.
A work team led by State Councilor Guo Shengkun, who is also minister of public security, has been dispatched to the scene.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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