Chinese authorities reported that more than a dozen people were killed and more than 20 were injured in a road accident in the southeastern Chinese province of Jiangxi.

The accident occurred on Sunday in Nanchang County.

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At least 17 people died and another 22 were injured, CGTN said.

China Central Television (CCTV) reported on Sunday that the cause of the accident, which happened just before 1:00 am local time (17:00 GMT on Saturday) was under thorough investigation.

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Heavy fog was reported in Nanchang County around the time of the accident.