12 killed, 6 missing in boat capsize in north China -Xinhua

12 killed, 6 missing in boat capsize in north China

Source: Xinhua

Editor: huaxia

2024-04-13 23:24:45

SHIJIAZHUANG, April 13 (Xinhua) -- Twelve people died and six were reported missing after a boat capsized in Qinhuangdao City, north China's Hebei Province, on Saturday afternoon, according to local authorities.

The accident occurred around 2:30 p.m. in Taolinkou Village, Liujiaying Township, Lulong County, causing 31 people to fall into the water.

So far, 25 people have been rescued and taken to the hospital for treatment, while 12 of them have been confirmed dead.

Rescue efforts are underway.