The coal-laden vessel carrying 26 crew members was suddenly sunk by typhoon Talas near the Hon Ngu Island in the territorial water of Nghe An province this early morning.
Presently, the recusing forces try their best to continue seeking five reported missing in the current complicated weather condition of torrential rain, big wave and strong wind.
Deputy Minister of Transport of Vietnam Le Dinh Tho also came to Cua Lo town to command search and rescuing activities.