5 killed, 10 injured in Zhejiang road accident

Five people have been confirmed dead and 10 injured in a traffic accident in east China's Zhejiang province, local authorities said Wednesday.

The accident occurred at about 11:30 p.m. Tuesday on the Hangyong high-speed highway, which links Hangzhou and Ningbo, when a coach heading for Ningbo City smashed through the guard rail.

Five of the 48 people on board died and another 10 people were injured, according to regional authorities.

Investigation into the accident is under way.