Ten dead after tourist boats capsize in China
Summary
Ten people passed away and 70 are injured after four tourist boats tipped over due to high winds in Qianxi city, China. This incident happened during the time of a national holiday when many people travel.Key Facts
- Ten people died when strong winds made four tourist boats flip in a river in Qianxi city in southwestern China.
- 70 individuals were taken to the hospital as a result of the accident.
- The incident happened during China's week-long May Day holiday, which is a popular time for people to travel.
- Chinese leader Xi Jinping ordered 'all-out efforts' in search and rescue.
- President Xi indicated there have been similar accidents recently and emphasized the need to improve safety measures.
- Public safety measures should be better, especially during the busy tourist season, said the authorities in China.
- Another incident killed 11 people two months ago when a passenger boat collided with an industrial vessel in China's Hunan province.
- In a separate incident, one person died and four were hurt after a sightseeing helicopter crashed in the eastern city of Suzhou.
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