A Vietnamese vessel sank in the South China Sea, triggering a search operation for 17 people reported missing. Rescuers were still looking for them on Sunday after 45 people were pulled from the water.
The accident happened in one of the region’s busiest waterways, an area known for heavy marine traffic. That setting can make emergency operations more difficult as crews work to find survivors and secure the scene.
Based on the limited report available, no fuller details were immediately provided about what caused the Vietnamese ship to sink. The identities of those on board and other circumstances surrounding the incident were also not yet clear.
Search efforts remained focused on locating the missing in the South China Sea while authorities continued responding to the maritime accident. More information was expected as the rescue operation developed.
