No survivors of crash found

Because the crash site is hemmed in by mountains on three sides, with only a narrow road leading there, it has been difficult to carry out search and rescue work. Villagers have been using motorbikes to carry supplies to the crash site.

Vice-Premier Liu He and State Councilor Wang Yong arrived in Wuzhou in the early hours of Tuesday to guide the rescue efforts, the aftermath and the investigation into the cause of the crash. They inspected the crash site in the morning and held a meeting to discuss the search and rescue plan.

According to the meeting, search and rescue teams must race against time to search for survivors and leave no blind spot. In addition, one-on-one care must be provided to relatives of the passengers, and the cause of the crash must be determined as soon as possible.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed his sorrow for families of those aboard and to the Chinese government, said Stephane Dujarric, spokesman for the UN chief.