Premier Wen urged an 'open, transparent' investigation
So far, the investigation into the accident is still being carried out. Premier Wen Jiabao on Wednesday ordered a swift and transparent probe into the accident. An independent investigation panel, which includes authorities from the security, supervision, and judiciary departments, has been formed by the State Council.
"Great importance must be attached to finding out the facts and judging who was responsible for this in accordance with laws and regulations," Wen said, and emphasized that "saving people is most urgent," when meeting reporters at the scene of the fatal train crash Thursday.
Wen also promised that the investigation into Saturday's fatal train crash will offer a result that can "stand the test of history." "We shall carefully listen to public opinions and reach a responsible result," he said.
Meanwhile, Wen urged the nation to work harder to develop technologies that are "more secure and reliable." The nation should develop technological brands with China's own intellectual property rights and products with international competitiveness, he said at the site of the deadly weekend train collision.
Two year old girl survives
Premier Wen also expressed his gratitude to local residents who volunteered to join rescue efforts in the accident. Many Wenzhou residents set up rescue teams, and over 1,000 people voluntarily donated their blood, said Wen.
Xiang Weiyi, a two-and-a-half-year-old girl, the last survivor pulled from the crash, is receiving treatment at the No. 2 Hospital attached to the Wenzhou Medical College. "The hospital doesn't intend to perform any amputation on her currently, and her physical condition is improving every day," said Chen Xinglong, the little girl's doctor on Wednesday.
The girl's injuries attracted much attention across the country. "It is good that the girl may keep her legs," said a netizen through a microblog. The girl has lost her parents in the accident.
Zhu Jinping, chief of Wenzhou City's Health Bureau, said many patients had head, arm, or leg injuries. Some had sustained injuries to their internal organs, while others suffered rib fractures and internal bleeding.
The police also released the full list of the 39 fatalities from the train collision Thursday. The identities of all 39 dead have been confirmed through DNA tests, according to the police.
China's Ministry of Railways will pay 500,000 yuan (about $77,500) in compensation for each victim of the accident.
