KUNMING, Nov. 5 (Xinhua) -- A car turned on its side and plunged into a reservoir in southwest China's Yunnan Province, killing six people and injuring one, local authorities said Sunday.

The accident occurred at 7:24 p.m. Saturday, according to the local government of Yanjin County.

All the seven occupants were rescued and taken to hospital, where six later died from their injuries.