Relatives of some of those killed in a major train crash in China are refusing to accept an offer of compensation from the government. The 915,000 yuan ($142,000; £87,000) total is double the initial offer made to the families of the 40 victims. There has been widespread anger at the official response to the disaster. The crash happened when one train came to a standstill on a viaduct near the eastern city of Wenzhou, and another ploughed into it. State media say that 10 families have accepted the compensation offer. Meanwhile local lawyers have been told to report to the authorities any relatives
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