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2 dead, 7 missing in China after drowning accident near Sanmenxia Dam
- Swimmers swept away after water levels surge near popular beach on the Yellow River, according to media reports
- Emergency bureau says rescue efforts and investigation are under way
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Amber Wangin Beijing
Two people are dead and seven missing after a drowning accident near Sanmenxia Dam in central China on Sunday, local authorities said.
As of 7am on Monday, eight people had been rescued downstream of the Sanmenxia Reservoir, with two in hospital and six in good condition, according to a statement by the Sanmenxia emergency management bureau on Monday.
Rescue efforts were still under way and the situation was under investigation, the statement said.
The accident happened on the first day of the Chinese Lunar New Year, and local authorities reminded people to stay safe when travelling during the holidays.
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Sanmenxia Reservoir is located on the middle reaches of the Yellow River, near Sanmenxia Gorge on the border between Shanxi and Henan provinces.
According to Chinese media reports, the accident occurred near a beach that was a popular photo spot on social media.
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Red Star News reported the water at the spot suddenly surged, and people in the river were swept away.
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