Six killed, many injured as vehicle overturns in Myanmar


YANGON (Xinhua): Six people were killed and many others were injured on Wednesday (Oct 5) after a six-wheeled vehicle overturned in southeastern Myanmar's Kayin State, a rescue official said.

The accident was caused by brake failure, and occurred on the Myawaddy-Kawkareik Asia Road in Kayin State's Myawaddy township at around 4pm local time (0930 GMT) on Wednesday.

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