On the highway in China has faced more than 100 vehicles

Five people were killed in southwest China in a major accident involving over 100 vehicles. It is reported today, Xinhua news agency.

The accident occurred about 08:00 am local time (3:00 MSK) on the highway in the county Tsunyi Guizhou Province. Disorderly collision of cars on the highway began after a heavy truck crashed into a petrol station. Despite the flood of fuel, the agency said the fire at the scene to begin.

Rescue teams are now trying to release more than 20 people who were trapped in their cars. At the moment, confirmed the death of five people.