A fishing ship collided with a cargo ship in Vietnam’s northern Quang Ninh province, in July 15. As a result, seven fishermen fell into the sea, while three went missing.
The fishing ship collided with an identified cargo ship near Co To island in Quang Ninh, throwing seven fishermen into the sea, Xinhua news agency reports.
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Rescuers are searching for the three Vietnamese fishermen who went missing after the collision, while four fishermen were rescued and brought onshore for medical treatment.
The search and rescue mission on Monday was obstructed by strong winds and high waves, authorities said.