Three tourists from Taiwan killed by falling rocks

WUHAN, Oct. 15 (Xinhua) -- Three tourists from Taiwan were killed by falling rocks at a scenic area in central China's Hubei Province on Sunday morning, according to local authorities.

The accident happened at 9:45 a.m. in Yichang. Two others, who were injured, have been rushed to a local hospital, according to the Taiwan Affairs Office of Hubei.

Local tourism authorities has asked for strengthened efforts to guard against possible hazards for the safety of tourists as the autumn flood season has begun and certain areas of the province are prone to geological disasters.