One dead and 2 unaccounted for after fishing boat explodes
(VOV) - A commercial fishing boat exploded and sank off of Con Dao island on October 2 leaving one dead and two missing, according to the Ly Son district island’s People’s Committee of the central coastal province of Quang Ngai.
Vo Van Tam-the captain of the 5-member fishing boat, who lived in An Vinh commune, Ly Son district was reportedly killed instantly while two other fishermen remain missing and one is in hospital in serious condition.
When the incident occurred, a nearby fishing boat rescued two other fishermen.
Ly Son district’s People’s Committee Vice Chairwoman in Quang Ngai Province said the district has asked local authorities to work hand in hand to further investigate the case. At present, relevant agencies in Con Son island, Ba Ria Vung Tau province have mobilized forces to search for the two missing fishermen.