China says launch of Long March-5 Y2 "unsuccessful"

WENCHANG, Hainan, July 2 (Xinhua) -- China's launch of latest heavy-lift carrier rocket, the Long March-5 Y2, was announced unsuccessful.

Abnormity was detected during the flight of the rocket, which blasted off at 7:23 p.m. Sunday from Wenchang Space Launch Center in southern province of Hainan.

Further investigation will be carried out.