BEIJING, 5th May, 2025 (WAM) -- Four boats capsized in a sudden storm on a river in southwestern China, leaving nine people dead and one missing, state media said Monday.
More than 80 people fell into the water when strong winds hit the scenic area in Guizhou province on Sunday afternoon, state broadcaster CCTV said.
The boats capsized after a sudden rain and hail storm hit the upper reaches of the Wu River, a tributary of the Yangtze, China’s longest river.
Initial reports said two tourist boats had capsized, but state media said on Monday that four boats were involved. The other two boats had no passengers, and the seven crew members were able to save themselves.
CCTV said the capsized boats each had a maximum capacity of about 40 people and were not overloaded.