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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