Photo taken on Aug. 16, 2012 shows the site of the accident where a ferry sank in the Ma'anshan section of the Yangtze River, east China's Anhui Province.
A hoist arrives at the site of the accident where a ferry sank in the Ma'anshan section of the Yangtze River, east China's Anhui Province, Aug.16, 2012.
Rescuers leave for the site of the accident where a ferry sank in the Ma'anshan section of the Yangtze River, east China's Anhui Province, Aug.16, 2012.
Rescuers get prepared for salvage after a ferry sank in the Ma'anshan section of the Yangtze River, east China's Anhui Province, Aug.16, 2012.
Hoists arrive at the site of the accident where a ferry sank in the Ma'anshan section of the Yangtze River, east China's Anhui Province, Aug.16, 2012.
Rescuers are ready to leave for the site of the accident where a ferry sank in the Ma'anshan section of the Yangtze River, east China's Anhui Province, Aug.16, 2012.
Policeman arrives at the site of the accident where a ferry sank in the Ma'anshan section of the Yangtze River, east China's Anhui Province, Aug.16, 2012.
A ferry sank in the Ma'anshan section of the Yangtze River, east China's Anhui Province, Aug.16, 2012.
The accident occurred early Thursday morning, leaving a dozen people missing, local authorities said. Nine of the twenty-one people on the ferry were rescued. Investigation into the cause of the accident is underway.
