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China Rescue: 15 Missing After Truck Plunges into Flooded River
17 May
Summary
- Pickup truck with 15 passengers fell into a flooded river.
- One fatality confirmed, nine passengers still missing.
- Emergency workers dispatched to rural Guangxi region for rescue.
A tragic incident unfolded in China's rural Guangxi region as a pickup truck carrying 15 passengers fell into a flooded river on Saturday evening. Emergency rescue teams were immediately dispatched to the scene on Sunday.
As of Sunday, authorities confirmed one fatality. Nine passengers remain missing, raising urgent concerns for their safety. This incident occurred amidst a period of heavy rainfall across southern China over the weekend, significantly elevating flood risks throughout the region.
The Ministry of Emergency Management has been actively engaged in meetings with provincial authorities to address the escalating flood situation and coordinate rescue efforts.
