12 dead, 1 missing in flash flood at scenic China gorge

Twelve people died and one remained missing after a flash flood at a popular scenic site in central China, state media said Monday.

Tourists were trapped or washed away after heavy rain triggered the flood Sunday evening at Duobi Gorge in Hubei province, state broadcaster CCTV said.

Sixty-one people have been rescued. A search operation was continuing for the missing.