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were pregnant. At least 36 passengers survived, a few by swimming to shore and others being rescued, but several are still missing. According to Luong Ngoc Binh, provincial communist party chief, "The waves on the river were big, the wind was strong and it was cold, so it was very difficult for people to survive." The boat was crowded because people were trying to cross the river to get to the market. They were rushing to buy things for the Lunar New Year festivities.
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Gianh River is a river located in the Quang Binh region of
Vietnam's North Central Coast. It is the biggest river in Quang Binh, so the residents call it the mother river. Gianh River's water can be clear and still, but its average steepness is 19.2%. So, throughout the flood season from September to
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The tragedy happened on the eve of the Tet Lunar New Year, the biggest annual festival in
Vietnam. It was supposed to reunite families for celebration meals and to pray for good luck in the year ahead. According to Phan Lam Phuong, the governor of Quang Binh, “It’s a tragedy for the province, it
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November, the stream is brutal. According to the magazine
Vietnam Heritage, “Quang Binh people say only those who have witnessed the crest of its floods know its power and ferocity.” The river may be dangerous when it comes to flooding, and in 2009, 40 people died due to a boat capsizing.
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accident. The bridge was to be constructed around one kilometer from the accident site and might have prevented the tragedy. Phan Thanh Ha, provincial police chief of Quang Binh said, “Authorities will give 10 million dong ($ 600) to the families of each victim.”
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Vietnam. A wooden boat sank 20 meters from the shore in strong currents during windy conditions. There were reportedly over 80 people on board, yet the boat was capable of carrying only 20. The accident caused 42 deaths and five people were missing. The
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should have been time to celebrate the Lunar New Year.” The provincial government decided to cancel the Lunar New Year fireworks show. It was one of the worst ferry accidents in Quang Binh province.
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