Ten Dead After Boats Capsize in Sudden Storm in Southwest China

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Ten Dead After Boats Capsize in Sudden Storm in Southwest China

7 months ago

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Ten Dead After Boats Capsize in Sudden Storm in Southwest China

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Ten people confirmed dead after boat capsizing incident in Guizhou, China.
More than 80 individuals fell into the water during the storm.
Search and rescue operations are ongoing with several individuals initially reported missing.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has emphasized improving safety measures for tourist activities.
The incident occurred during a peak travel period in China.

Four boats capsized due to strong winds and a sudden storm on Sunday afternoon in the Wu River, Guizhou province, leaving ten dead and many others hospitalized, according to Channel News Asia, BBC, and India Times.

The incident, which sent around 84 people into the river, prompted Chinese President Xi Jinping to call for "all-out efforts" in search and rescue operations, emphasizing the need for improved safety measures in tourist attractions. This was reported by Channel News Asia, NPR, and TRT Global.

Initial rescues reported that 70 people were hospitalized, mainly with minor injuries, while investigations indicated that the vessels were not overloaded despite the casualities. This detail was reported by Channel News Asia, India Times, and Channel News Asia.