Boat capsizes in China killing 10 and injuring 70
Published May 5th, 2025 - 05:51 GMT
ALBAWABA - Local Chinese media confirmed the death of 10 people in a boat that capsized due to strong winds in southwestern China.
State media further noted that 70 others were injured in a boat capsize which was carrying tourists in China's Qianxi city in Guizhou province.
According to state broadcaster CCTV, the boat was carrying 84 people when it flipped on Sunday afternoon.
The last person reported missing earlier in the morning was found dead by rescue personnel in the afternoon, CCTV further mentioned, as reported by AFP.
At least nine people died and one remains missing after strong winds capsized four boats in southwest China's Guizhou province Sunday afternoon, according to Xinhua News Agency. The accident in Qianxi City threw 84 people into the water; 70 are hospitalized in stable condition… pic.twitter.com/R01Anepq0U — Sixth Tone (@SixthTone) May 5, 2025
Chinese President Xi Jinping called for "all-out efforts" in the search and rescue operations and treatment of those, who were injured in the boat incident, according to Xinhua.
Xi further "underscored the importance of strengthening safety measures in tourist attractions," Xinhua said.
According to Chinese media, an initial probe denied that the boat was full of passengers and that the capsize was caused by strong winds, CCTV said.
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