The accident happened where two flows of the river converge causing a powerful current
Seventeen people drowned on a river in China after two dragon boats practicing to race in the traditional Dragon Boat Festival capsized.
The accident happened where two flows of the river converge causing a powerful current.
Some 57 people went into the water, most were not wearing life jackets.
Drag boat racing is popular in various parts of Asia and the Festival is a traditional holiday in China.
Some 200 rescuers were sent to help with the rescue effort which went on late into the night.
