China: 12 dead, 4 missing after boat accident

By Merve Aydogan

ANKARA (AA) - At least 12 people died and four others remain missing as a fishing boat capsized in China's eastern Zhejiang province early Sunday, according to state-run media.

A report by CGTN said the boat capsized about 100 nautical miles east of Zhujiajian Island at 04:28 am local (20:28 pm GMT).

Of the 20 people, four were rescued and are reported to be in stable condition.

Professional salvage vessels, helicopters and nearby fishing boats were dispatched to the scene for rescue efforts.