BEIJING: Hundreds of people missing when a cruise ship capsized in Yangtze river due to storm, local media reported on Tuesday.
According to details, the ship was carrying 450 people capsized in the river in China’s southern Hubei province.
At least one person dead while several were missing following the incident and about 10 people were rescued so far.
The ship reportedly didn’t sent the SOS signal before sinking.
Several people who had swum to shore alerted the police with the help of fishermen.
Hundreds of soldiers have been dispatched, and a high-powered salvage ship is on the way to pull the boat upright, reported China Central Television (CCTV).
Premier Li Keqiang is also travelling to the scene. He has ordered a team from the state council to lead the search and rescue operation, said Xinhua news agency.
