Ship collision off Fujian kills four, five missing

Four people have been confirmed dead while five others remain unaccounted for after two transport vessels collided earlier on Saturday in waters off Fujian.

Four people have been confirmed dead while five others remain unaccounted for after two transport vessels collided earlier in waters off Fujian, August 19, 2017. [Photo: qq.com]

The local maritime authorities say the ships belong to two domestic companies. One of them sank shortly after the collision.

13 sailors fell overboard in the accident, with four already rescued.

The search for the missing is still underway.