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Rescuers are searching for 10 people after a 149-meter-long cargo ship capsized in south China's Guangdong Province.

Apart from the 10 missing, five others have been rescued while another person was confirmed dead, according to local authorities. 

Helicopters and professionals team have been dispatched to the scene. 

The incident happened at around 2:18 p.m. on Tuesday in waters near Guangdong's Yangjiang City.