Death toll rises to 13 in central China flash flood
11:53 UTC+8, 2019-08-06
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Thirteen people have been confirmed dead after a downpour-triggered flash flood hit a scenic area in central China's Hubei Province.
11:53 UTC+8, 2019-08-06
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Chinese rescuers search for victims and survivors after a flash flood caused by downpour in Hefeng county, Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, central China's Hubei province, on August 5, 2019.
Thirteen people have been confirmed dead after a downpour-triggered flash flood hit a scenic area in central China's Hubei Province, local authorities said on Tuesday.
The accident happened around 6:40pm on Sunday in Duobi Gorge, Hefeng County. So far, 61 people have been rescued, according to the rescue headquarters.
The identities of the victims have been preliminarily confirmed as tourists from outside the region.
Source: Xinhua
Editor: Wang Qingchu
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