Cruise ship sinking in Ha Long Bay: 10 people rescued, 3 victims' bodies recovered

At around 1:45 p.m. on July 19, due to a sudden storm, near Dau Go Cave, Ha Long Bay, a tourist boat with registration number QN-7105 sank.

Authorities approached the sunken ship to conduct rescue operations. Photo: Thanh Van/VNA

Immediately after receiving the information, Quang Ninh provincial authorities urgently deployed rescue work.

Authorities approached the sunken ship to conduct rescue operations. Photo: Thanh Van/VNA

Quang Ninh Provincial Party Secretary Vu Dai Thang directly directed the rescue work; assigned Deputy Provincial Party Secretary and Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Pham Duc An to be present at the scene to direct the rescue work, ensuring the safety of tourists and crew members.

Authorities approached the sunken ship to conduct rescue operations. Photo: Thanh Van/VNA

By 5:45 p.m., 10 people had been rescued, including passengers and crew members (Quang Ninh Provincial Border Guard rescued 7 people, civilian boats rescued 3 people), and 3 victims' bodies had been recovered.

Authorities approached the sunken ship to conduct rescue operations. Photo: Thanh Van/VNA

Rescue work is being urgently deployed, the highest priority is to ensure the safety of people and tourists.

Information on rescue operations and the cause of the incident will continue to be updated.

Source: https://hanoimoi.vn/vu-dam-tau-du-lich-tren-vinh-ha-long-cuu-10-nguoi-vot-duoc-3-thi-the-nan-nhan-709640.html