Xinhua world news summary at 1530 GMT, Jan. 1
NEW DELHI -- At least six people were killed with two others critically injured in a road accident in India's eastern state of Jharkhand on Monday morning.
The accident occurred in the state's Jharkhand district as the victims were returning home after a late night New Year celebration, according to the local police. (India-Road Accident)
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