GUIYANG, Dec. 2 (Xinhua) -- Eight people are confirmed to have died after a boat capsized in southwest China's Guizhou Province, local authorities said.
The incident occurred at around 9:30 a.m. Monday on the Pingzheng River in Congjiang County -- with 13 people aboard the vessel.
Five survivors were rescued and are reported to be in stable condition.
The capsized vessel has been identified as a privately-operated boat. Further investigation is underway. ■
