Death toll for twin ship collision in China ticks up to 11

Eight people were initially reported dead after two ships collided Friday on the Yuanjiang River in Hunan province, but the toll rose as searches located the bodies of three people missing, Xinhua news agency said.

Rescuers were able to save 10 of the 22 thrown overboard during the collision which occurred at 4 p.m. local time Friday.

Search efforts for one person still missing are ongoing, the report added, while the cause of the accident is under investigation.

Thirty-eight people were killed in Hong Kong on Monday night when a high-speed ferry collided with a pleasure craft carrying around 120 passengers on a company trip to watch national day fireworks.

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