Two Chinese dragon boats capsize in river, 17 killed

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Beijing: Two dragon boats practicing for a race on a river in southern China have overturned, drowning 17 people, authorities said today.

The accident happened at about 1:30 PM yesterday when the dragon boats, 18 meters long and with a capacity of 30 passengers each, overturned during the practice session on Taohuajiang River in Guilin, the regional capital.