Historical Events tagged with "capsize"
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Accidents & Tragedies
Yangtze River Ship Capsizes with Heavy Loss of Life
June 1st, 2015 9 years ago
A ship carrying 458 people capsized in the Yangtze River in Hubei province, China, leading to a tragic loss of life, as 442 passengers perished in the disaster. The ship was reportedly caught in a severe storm, which contributed to the incident, highlighting concerns regarding safety regulations in the region’s shipping industry. Rescue operations were launched immediately following the capsizing, with teams working tirelessly to locate survivors and recover those missing.
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