YANGON, Jan. 28 (Xinhua) -- At least 12 people were killed on Wednesday evening when a vehicle carrying about 27 members of a theater troupe plunged into a deep ravine in Myanmar's Magway Region, according to the Myanmar Theatrical Association.
The association announced the accident in a social media post late Wednesday, and its staff later confirmed the details to Xinhua.
It has been coordinating rescue and relief efforts throughout the night. ■