Authorities in Ulanqab City, Inner Mongolia, have confirmed that the last missing person from Tuesday's vehicle submersion incident in Xinghe County was located on Wednesday, showing no signs of life, bringing the total death toll to five.
Rescue teams had been searching for the final missing individual after a vehicle was swept into floodwaters during a mountain torrent in Xinghe County on Tuesday. The search concluded on Wednesday when the body was recovered, according to local officials.
Emergency response and follow-up procedures have been initiated by relevant departments, while a thorough investigation into the exact cause of the accident is currently underway.
The incident highlights the dangers posed by sudden mountain floods in the region, particularly for vehicles navigating roads near waterways during periods of heavy rainfall.