SHANGHAI - Five people have been confirmed dead after a container lorry rolled over and crushed a sedan in Shanghai on Sunday, according to police in Pudong district.

The accident took place at 10:18 am when the lorry overturned onto a passing car while attempting to avoid an oncoming vehicle. All the casualties were in the crushed car and were later confirmed dead at the hospital.

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The drivers of both the lorry and the turning vehicle have been detained by police. The accident is still under police investigation.