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Boating accident in central China leaves two people dead

(MENAFN) Two people lost their lives and 27 others were rescued after a tour boat capsized on Dongjiang Lake in Zixing, a city in central China’s Hunan province, according to state media reports on Sunday.

The accident occurred on Saturday afternoon when the 40-seat vessel overturned, plunging 29 people into the water. Emergency crews responded swiftly to the scene, launching a search and rescue operation that continued through the night.

By Sunday afternoon, all individuals had been accounted for. While 27 were safely rescued, two victims were found without vital signs, confirming their deaths.

Early investigations suggest that the capsizing was caused by sudden severe weather conditions. A strong gust of wind, with speeds estimated to reach up to 30 meters per second, reportedly hit the area just before the boat went down.

Authorities have yet to release further details, but the incident has raised concerns about safety measures during unpredictable weather on inland waterways.

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