State media says that a capsized river boat in southwest China has left at least 10 people dead, with another five still missingBEIJING -- A boat that capsized on a river in southwest China has left at least 10 people dead, with another five still missing, according to state media on Sunday. CCTV said that the ship overturned shortly after it departed Saturday evening in Guizhou Province. The tragedy struck days before China’s annual Mid-Autumn Festival, when families traditionally gather to have dinner and mooncakes. As of Sunday, rescuers had saved 31 passengers, state media said, with most of the those on the boat thought to be students. Over a dozen rescue teams have been dispatched to join the search and rescue operation, according to the official Xinhua News Agency.

Source: ABC News September 19, 2021 12:22 UTC