US EditionTourist boats capsize in sudden storm in southwest China, leaving 10 dead
- Two boats carrying about 70 people capsized on the Wu River in Qianxi City, Guizhou Province, on Sunday afternoon, May 4, 2025.
- The boats overturned following an unexpected severe storm with heavy rain, hail, and gusty winds, while dense fog limited visibility on the river during a national holiday.
- Rescuers recovered 50 people by Sunday evening, while about 20 remain missing, and nine fatalities were confirmed by state media.
- CCTV reported each capsized boat held about 40 passengers and was not overloaded, highlighting safety challenges despite government efforts to reduce transport deaths.
- Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the urgent need to intensify search and rescue operations for those unaccounted for and to provide assistance to the injured, highlighting ongoing transportation safety challenges during holiday periods.
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China: May holiday tourist boats capsize, killing 10
Ten people died after four boats capsized during a sudden storm in Guizhou province, southwest China, state media reported on Monday. The vessels were caught in a sudden rain and hailstorm that swept through the popular tourist area on the Wu River late Sunday afternoon. What do we know about the disaster? A total of 84 people were thrown into the river as the boats overturned, with 70 hospitalized with non-life-threatening conditions. Four of t…
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The Chinese president, Xi Jinping, said on Sunday that “all possible efforts” should be made to seek out the missing and help the injured. He also asked for an “adequate management” of the issues related to the victims and support to families.
Sudden Storm Capsizes 4 Boats on China River, Killing 9
A sudden storm capsized four boats on the Wu River in southwestern China's Guizhou province Sunday, leaving nine dead and one person missing, according to state media. More than 80 people ended up in the water after strong winds and a fast-moving rain and hail storm struck the popular scenic...
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