A tragic China tourist boat accident claimed at least 10 lives and left 70 people injured after strong winds capsized four boats in Qianxi city, Guizhou province, on Sunday. The boats were carrying holidaymakers during the final days of China’s week-long May Day holiday—a peak travel period across the country.
Sudden Winds Trigger Disaster
According to state media, sudden and intense winds hit the river area, overturning the tourist boats and plunging 84 people into the water. Rescue operations began immediately, with teams recovering nine bodies initially and locating a tenth victim on Monday.
All survivors were rushed to local hospitals. While many received treatment for minor injuries, several remain under observation. Authorities have yet to release the condition of all hospitalized victims.
National Response and President’s Remarks
Chinese President Xi Jinping responded swiftly, calling for “all-out efforts” in the rescue mission. He emphasized the urgency of enhancing safety protocols, especially during peak tourist seasons.
Xi also acknowledged a worrying trend of recent transport-related incidents and urged local governments to intensify risk assessments and improve public safety enforcement.
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Previous Incidents Raise Alarm
This latest boat tragedy is the second major tourist transport accident in recent months. In March, a passenger vessel collided with an industrial ship in Hunan province, resulting in 11 deaths.
Only days before this latest event, a sightseeing helicopter crashed in a park in Suzhou, eastern China, killing one person and injuring four.
Call for Stricter Safety Measures
With back-to-back incidents raising concerns, Chinese authorities have been instructed to strengthen safety checks across all public venues, particularly tourist hotspots.
Officials are also reviewing weather monitoring systems and emergency preparedness protocols to prevent future disasters triggered by sudden environmental changes.
As the nation mourns the victims, questions are being raised about regulation and accountability in tourist transport operations.
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