10 dead, dozens hurt after boats capsize in China: state media

Beijing (AFP) May 5, 2025

Ten people have died and 70 were hospitalised after strong winds caused boats carrying tourists to capsize at a scenic spot in southwestern China, state media said Monday. The passenger boats overturned Sunday afternoon on a river in Qianxi city, Guizhou province, state broadcaster CCTV said, sending 84 people into waters. As of Monday afternoon 10 were dead, 70 have been hospitalised an