At least ten dead and dozens injured after tourist boat capsizes in China during sudden storm

AT least 10 people have died and 70 were hospitalised after four tourist boats capsized in China.

The vessels were buffeted by strong winds as they sailed on a river in Qianxi city, in the country’s southwest.

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Some 10 died after tourist boats capsized in China[/caption]

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The two passenger boats could be seen floating upside down in the water[/caption]

Some 84 people were thought to have fallen into the water, state media reported.

Chinese leader Xi Jinping urged for “all-out efforts” in the search and rescue.

Xi also “underscored the importance of strengthening safety measures in tourist attractions” and other large public venues.

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The search and rescue operation underway following the capsizes[/caption]

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