7 Killed in bus accident in southwest Morocco

RABAT, Jan. 22 (Xinhua) -- At least seven people were killed and eight others were injured in a bus accident on Wednesday near the city of Guelmim in southwestern Morocco, local media reported.

The accident involved a bus and a truck on the road linking Guelmim to the city of Safi, the febrayer.com news website said.

The injured ones have been transported to a hospital in Guelmim.

Local authorities said an investigation is underway.