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Reuters
3 days ago
- General
- Reuters
China's vice premier stresses production safety after deadly chemical plant blast
BEIJING, May 29 (Reuters) - China's Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing on Thursday urged authorities to learn from recent incidents and remain vigilant about production safety, the official Xinhua news agency reported. Special attention must be paid to key industries including firefighting, hazardous chemicals, gas, mining, transportation and construction, Zhang said. The vice premier made the remarks at a production safety event after a chemical plant explosion in China's eastern province of Shandong on Tuesday killed at least five people and six remain missing.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Yahoo
10 dead, dozens hospitalized as Chinese tourist boats capsize
May 5 (UPI) -- At least 10 people are dead and more than 70 have been hospitalized after high winds caused four tourist vessels to capsize in China's Guizhou province Sunday. The boats reportedly turned over while on a river in the city of Qianxi, which caused 84 people to fall into the water. Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing reportedly led a team to the site to guide the rescue and relief work. In a statement from the Chinese government, Chinese President Xi Jinping "urged all-out efforts to search those falling into water and treat the injured," and demanded "utmost search and rescue efforts as well as efforts to properly handle affairs related to the victims and console their families." Xi also stressed that as "several incidents have occurred recently in various regions, which resulted in fatalities and injuries," local authorities and related departments are urged "to learn from these lessons, resolutely overcoming complacency and further reinforcing responsibilities across all related parties."
Times of Oman
05-05-2025
- Climate
- Times of Oman
Tourist boats capsize in China, killing 10
Beijing: Ten people died after four boats capsized during a sudden storm in Guizhou province, southwest China, state media reported on Monday. The vessels were caught in a sudden rain and hailstorm that swept through the popular tourist area on the Wu River late Sunday afternoon. What do we know about the disaster? A total of 84 people were thrown into the river as the boats overturned, with 70 hospitalised with non-life-threatening conditions. Four of the tourists escaped uninjured. One person reported to be missing was found dead around noon on Monday, bringing the confirmed death toll to ten. An eyewitness described deep waters and thick mist that made escape and rescue efforts more difficult. Medical staff and rescuers await the rescued individuals on a river quaysideMedical staff and rescuers await the rescued individuals on a river quayside Only two of the boats had been carrying passengers, and the crew members of the other two reached land safely. The incident happened during the May Day holiday, a peak travel period in China. How did authorities respond? Nearly 500 rescue personnel, including police and firefighters, were deployed in the overnight search and rescue operation. An initial investigation reported that the boats, with a capacity of around 40 passengers each, had not been overloaded. However, Chinese President Xi Jinping urged officials to strengthen safety measures at tourist attractions and public venues after a recent series of fatal accidents. Meanwhile, state media said Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing had been sent to Guizhou to oversee the rescue efforts. The incident comes just over two months after 11 people died in Hunan province when a passenger boat struck an industrial vessel.-
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Yahoo
Tourists drown in Chinese river as four boats capsize during sudden storm
Nine people are dead and 70 more injured after tourist boats capsized on a river in Qianxi City, in China's southwestern Guizhou Province on Sunday afternoon. One person was still unaccounted for on Monday as more than 500 emergency responders, including police, firefighters and medical personnel were deployed to coordinate rescue efforts. In videos posted by Chinese state broadcaster CCTV, numerous fire trucks and ambulances can be seen at the shore, as personnel set up emergency stations. The four boats were carrying a total of 84 people along the Wu River when a rain and hail storm suddenly broke out, flipping the boats over and pushing all passengers on board into the water. Four of the passengers managed to get to shore unharmed. Initial reports said that only two boats had capsized, but state media later reported that there were four vessels involved. The mountains and rivers in Guizhou are known tourist destinations and Sunday marked the end of a five-day holiday in China, where many people were travelling around the country. The identities of the passengers on board the boats have not yet been revealed, but it has been described as a tourist excursion. Shortly after the incident, Chinese President Xi Jinping urged all-out efforts to search for those who had fallen into the water and treat those who were injured. Vice-Premier Zhang Guoqing, a member of the Chinese Communist Party's politburo, is reportedly leading these relief efforts at the site. In his remarks, Xi also noted that there have been several incidents recently and urged local authorities and relevant departments to learn lessons going forward. His administration has made efforts to improve the safety of the country's transportation sector, but poorly maintained machines, overloading and a lack of equipment have continued to lead to accidents, particularly during major holidays. In February, another serious boating accident occurred when 11 people were killed after a passenger boat collided with an oil spill cleaning ship and capsized in central Hunan province. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
Telegraph
05-05-2025
- Telegraph
Tourists drown in Chinese river as four boats capsize during sudden storm
Nine people are dead and 70 more injured after tourist boats capsized on a river in Qianxi City, in China's northwestern Guizhou Province on Sunday afternoon. One person was still unaccounted for on Monday as more than 500 emergency responders, including police, firefighters and medical personnel were deployed to coordinate rescue efforts. In videos posted by Chinese state broadcaster CCTV, numerous fire trucks and ambulances can be seen at the shore, as personnel set up emergency stations. The four boats were carrying a total of 84 people along the Wu River when a rain and hail storm suddenly broke out, flipping the boats over and pushing all passengers on board into the water. Four of the passengers managed to get to shore unharmed. Initial reports said that only two boats had capsized, but state media later reported that there were four vessels involved. The mountains and rivers in Guizhou are known tourist destinations and Sunday marked the end of a five-day holiday in China, where many people were travelling around the country. The identities of the passengers on board the boats have not yet been revealed, but it has been described as a tourist excursion. Shortly after the incident, Chinese President Xi Jinping urged all-out efforts to search for those who had fallen into the water and treat those who were injured. Vice-Premier Zhang Guoqing, a member of the Chinese Communist Party's politburo, is reportedly leading these relief efforts at the site. In his remarks, Xi also noted that there have been several incidents recently and urged local authorities and relevant departments to learn lessons going forward. His administration has made efforts to improve the safety of the country's transportation sector, but poorly maintained machines, overloading and a lack of equipment have continued to lead to accidents, particularly during major holidays. In February, another serious boating accident occurred when 11 people were killed after a passenger boat collided with an oil spill cleaning ship and capsized in central Hunan province.
