At least four dead after boat overturns in east China

HEFEI, June 5 (Xinhua) -- At least four people died and three rescued alive after a boat overturned in eastern China's Anhui Province Monday morning.

The precise number of people who fell from the vessel, which was carrying farmers from Huoqiu County, remains unknown, according to the provincial transport department.

Three survivors have been rushed to hospital. Search and rescue is ongoing.