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Flood washes away barge in SW China

2013-07-01 14:53 Xinhua Web Editor: Mo Hong'e
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A barge is seen capsized in the river in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. The barge was washed away from shore after water levels suddenly rose Monday morning. (Photo from weibo.com)

A barge is seen capsized in the river in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. The barge was washed away from shore after water levels suddenly rose Monday morning. (Photo from weibo.com)

A barge was washed away from shore after water levels suddenly rose Monday morning on a river in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, local police said.

Witnesses said several people who were boarding the boat at the time fell into the water.

Rescue efforts are under way.

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