According to initial information, at around 1:45 p.m. this afternoon (September 19), due to a sudden thunderstorm, a tourist boat with registration number QN-7105 sank near Dau Go cave, Ha Long Bay.
Immediately after receiving the information, the functional forces of Quang Ninh province urgently deployed rescue work.
Mr. Vu Dai Thang - Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Quang Ninh Provincial Party Committee - directly directed the rescue work; assigned Mr. Pham Duc An - Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee - to be present at the scene to direct the rescue work, ensuring safety for tourists and crew members.
Up to this point, rescue work is being urgently deployed, the top priority is to ensure the safety of people and tourists.
Lao Dong will continue to inform about the incident.
Previously, at around 1:30 p.m. today (September 19), in the old Ha Long City, Quang Ninh province, there were very heavy thunderstorms and hail.
Strong winds have blown off some corrugated iron roofs, damaging some of the people's works....
In particular, heavy rain and continuous strong gusts of wind have damaged some equipment and collapsed part of the stage of the Superfest "Bright Summer Concert", scheduled to take place tonight (July 19, 2025) at Sun Carnival Square, Bai Chay Ward, Quang Ninh Province.
