14 rescued in Yangtze shipwreck, 424 remain missing
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Rescuers search for survivors at the site of the overturned passenger ship in the Jianli section of the Yangtze River in central China's Hubei Province, June 2, 2015. [Photo/Xinhua] |
World saddened by the shipwreck
The accident drew wide international attentions, and many countries and organizations have sent condolences to the Chinese people and expressed hopes for more survivors.
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Tuesday that he was "deeply saddened" to learn of the major loss of life as a result of the passenger ship accident in China.
"The Secretary-General extends his condolences to the families of the victims and also sends his deep sympathies to the Government and people of China. He fervently hopes more survivors will be found," said a statement of Ban's spokesperson.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed shock over the sinking of the cruise ship carrying so many people and prayed for the safety for those still unaccounted for.
"I pray for the safety and well being of those on board," the prime minister said in a series of tweets posted on his Weibo account.
The European Union conveyed its condolences over the sinking of the Chinese passenger ferry through its External Action Service (EEAS).
"Our thoughts go to the families of those who have lost loved ones and our condolences go to the Chinese people. We hope that rescue efforts will be successful in saving those still missing," said an EEAS spokesperson.
Naming it a "terrible tragedy", U.S. State Department spokeswoman Marie Harf said her country sent its "deepest condolences to China and to the families of the victims" at a regular briefing.
France was "extremely shocked to learn of the sinking," said Romain Nadal, France's foreign ministry spokesperson, adding that "France extends its condolences to the victims' families."
"Our thoughts are also with the families of the hundreds of people who are missing," said Nadal.
"In these tragic circumstances, France assures the Chinese authorities and people of its solidarity," he added.
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