11 dead, six missing after 2 dragon boats overturn in China

Eleven people have died and six others gone missing after two dragon boats overturned in south China's autonomous Guangxi Zhuang region, local reports say.

The accident happened at about 1:40 p.m. when two dragon boats overturned during a practice session on Taohuajiang River in Guilin. About 60 people fell into the water. Two people have been taken to hospital and are in stable condition.

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

(Source: CCTV+ via Reuters)

 


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