The body of a child, missing after Saturday’s fatal ferry tragedy, has been recovered on Cua Dai Beach in Quang Nam Province.

Rescue forces are searching for victims after the boat accident in Quang Nam Province on Saturday. — VNA/VNS Photo Tran Tinh

The child is the 16^th fatality after the boat sank as it returned to Cua Dai Ferry Station from the Cham Islands around 2pm.

One other child on board has still not yet been found.

There were 36 tourists on board, including two children and three crew members.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has expressed his condolences to the bereaved families and sent leaders of the National Traffic Committee to the site to direct relief efforts and provide support.

He also ordered authorities to investigate the case and take actions against any people that might be responsible for the accident.

He also demanded the Ministries of Public Security and Transport, and People’s Committees nationwide to tighten control on waterway transport service providers.

The National Traffic Committee was required to study, analyse and evaluate the causes of particularly serious accidents in recent years; clarify the responsibilities of the authorities in the accidents and propose solutions to handle and report to the Prime Minister. 

Source: VNS