11 dead, 6 missing after 2 dragon boats overturn

Source: Xinhua| 2018-04-21 21:13:41|Editor: Liangyu
Video PlayerClose

NANNING, April 21 (Xinhua) -- Eleven people have died and six others remain missing after two dragon boats overturned on Saturday in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, local authorities said.

The accident happened at about 1:40 p.m. when two dragon boats overturned during a practice session on Taohuajiang River in Guilin.

Fifty-seven people fell into the water and 40 of them were rescued. Rescue work continues.

Authorities in Guilin said villagers in Dunmu organized the practice session without notifying police beforehand. Two organizers have been detained.

TOP STORIES
EDITOR’S CHOICE
MOST VIEWED
EXPLORE XINHUANET
010020070750000000000000011100001371272941