China: Shipwreck leaves 4 dead and 5 missing

The ship, carrying people and more than 10,000 tons of steel, suddenly sank on the afternoon of July 12 while about to dock at Zhenjiang port.

At least four people, including two children, were confirmed dead while five others were missing in a boat sinking a few days ago near a port in eastern China's Jiangsu province.

Local authorities said the ship, carrying people and more than 10,000 tons of steel, suddenly sank on the afternoon of July 12 as it was about to dock at Zhenjiang port. 17 of the 24 passengers swam to shore and were fortunately rescued.

Authorities are continuing to salvage the ship and search for missing people, while expanding the investigation to clarify the cause of the incident./.

According to VOV.vn - DT