6 killed, 2 missing after van falls into sea in eastern China

ISTANBUL

At least six people were killed and two are missing after a van fell into the sea in eastern China’s Shandong province on Saturday, China Daily reported.

The accident occurred when the minivan, which was transporting 11 workers, was departing from the Taoyuan fishing port in the city of Rongcheng, said local authorities.

Three people were rescued and are in stable condition, while search efforts are continuing for the missing.

Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident.