Urgently searching for 4 people missing in the boat sinking in Quang Ninh

Official telegram sent to the Chairman of the People’s Committee (People’s Committee) of Quang Ninh province; National Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control; National Committee for Incident and Disaster Response and Search and Rescue and Ministers of Public Security, Agriculture and Rural Development, Transport, Culture, Sports and Tourism.

The telegram stated that on the morning of April 25, 2024, on the Chanh River in Quang Yen town, Quang Ninh province, there was a boat sinking incident, leaving 4 people missing (the remaining 2 people were able to swim to shore on their own).

The Prime Minister sent his regards and deepest condolences to the relatives of the victims’ families.

At the same time, the Prime Minister requested the Chairman of the People’s Committee of Quang Ninh province to preside over and coordinate with the Office of the National Committee for Incident and Disaster Response and Search and Rescue to continue mobilizing necessary forces and means to gather focus on searching for missing people with the most urgent and timely spirit.

The Chairman of the People’s Committee of Quang Ninh province organizes visits, encouragement and support for families of victims in accordance with regulations; Direct the authorities to promptly verify and specifically investigate the cause of the incident, clarify responsibilities to promptly learn from experience and strictly handle violations (if any) in accordance with the provisions of law.

The Prime Minister assigned the Ministry of Transport, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and the Ministry of Public Security to proactively direct localities throughout the country according to their assigned state management functions. and authorities to strengthen guidance, propaganda, inspection, and urge owners of vehicles and boats (including tourist, fishing, and transport boats) to implement work to ensure safety for passengers. People and vehicles operating on rivers and seas, especially during seasonal changes, often have sudden thunderstorms and tornadoes; Resolutely handle cases of non-compliance with safety regulations, failure to equip lifebuoys, and failure to wear life jackets as prescribed.

The National Committee for Incident and Disaster Response and Search and Rescue monitors the situation, proactively coordinates and supports localities in implementing search and rescue work according to regulations.

The National Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control monitors the natural disaster situation, proactively directs and urges localities to implement work to prevent, combat and overcome the consequences of natural disasters according to their authority…

Previously, according to quick report No. 17/BC-VP of the Standing Office of the Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention, Search and Rescue and Civil Defense of Quang Ninh province, at about 5:30 a.m., April 25, 2024 On the channel of the Chanh River (a section within the administrative boundaries managed by the People’s Committee of Ha An Ward and the People’s Committee of Phong Hai Ward), a bamboo boat sank occurred.

When the accident occurred, there were 6 people on the vehicle fishing together, including: Ms. Nguyen Thi Tuyen (born in 1979, permanent residence in area 12, Ha An ward, Quang Yen Town (boat driver) ) and 5 other people all have permanent residence in Lien Vi commune, Quang Yen Town.

During the trip, a thunderstorm and tornado caused the vehicle to overturn and sink, leaving four citizens named Cuong, Huong, Nghia, and Mo missing. Ms. Nguyen Thi Tuyen and Ms. Nguyen Thi Nhip swam to shore and were rescued safely.

Immediately after receiving the news, the Town People’s Committee directed the Town Military Command, Town Police, Ha An Ward People’s Committee and the town’s functional forces to coordinate with Ha An Border Guard Station. , Crew 1 – Traffic Police Department of the Ministry of Public Security mobilized over 250 people and 12 ships and boats to search and direct localities along both sides of the Chanh River near the area where the accident occurred to focus on reviewing and searching. Search and rescue missing victims.