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A truck carrying 15 people that plunged into a river in South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Saturday, killing six and leaving four others missing, local authorities said on Tuesday. Rescue workers recovered the vehicle using specialized equipment at around 11 am on Tuesday, according to China Central Television (CCTV). 

The truck plunged into the river while crossing a flooded bridge in Luoyang town, according to the CCTV report. 

As of 10 am on Tuesday, rescuers had located the submerged vehicle and recovered one missing person, who was later confirmed dead, according to CCTV. 

Rescuers have recovered 11 people from the accident scene so far, with five survivors and six confirmed dead, according to the report. 

Heavy to torrential rain hit parts of Guangxi, including Fangchenggang, Qinzhou, Nanning, Liuzhou and Baise, from Monday to Tuesday, with the highest daily precipitation reaching 269.5 millimeters in Naliang township, Fangchenggang. 

Affected by the heavy rainfall, rivers including the Beilun River, the Maoling River, the Hongshui River, and the Fangcheng River recorded water level rises of 1 to 5 meters. Floodwaters exceeding warning levels by 0.82 to 1.05 meters were reported at three monitoring stations on two rivers. 

Global Times