At Least 30 Killed in Pekin Accident

World | February 5, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

At least 30 people have been killed in a crush during New Year festivities near the Chinese capital Beijing, according to reports. The Xinhua news agency said the deaths occurred as people packed onto a canal bridge in a suburban park to watch a lantern and firework display. Hundreds of people were involved in the accident, according to witnesses. The festivities in a distant northern suburban area marked the last night of the 15-day Lunar New Year.

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