Four fishing vessels capsize, 11 people go missing in Quang Binh
VOV.VN -A person has been reported dead and 11 others missing after four fishing vessels capsized in fishing grounds off Quang Binh province’s coast due to strong winds, according to the Quang Binh provincial Fisheries Agency.
Fishing vessel QB 92669-TS with 7 crewmembers on board sank on May 2. Only one person was rescued by another fishing vessel nearby, and the remaining six were missing, reported leaders of the agency.
One day later, fishing vessel QB 93712-TS also sank after it lost contact on May 1. All seven crewmembers on board the vessel were rescued by a fishing vessel, but the captain lost his life unfortunately.
On May 3, fishing vessel QB 98614 - TS lost contact with the mainland. There was no information about all five crewmembers on board the vessel.
Also on May 3, fishing vessel 98768 –TS sank, and all five crewmembers were rescued. The rescued fishermen were in stable health condition.
All the four fishing vessels capsized due to strong winds, according to initial reports.
Relevant forces are continuing search of the missing.
