State President extends condolences over damages by Xynthia

VGP – State President Nguyễn Minh Triết sent his message of condolences to his French counterpart Nicolas Sarkozy today, upon hearing about the great damages caused by the lethal storm Xynthia.

March 04, 2010 5:07 PM GMT+7

At least 52 people were killed when the storm swept through France’s southwestern coastal communities between 4 AM and 5 AM on Sunday; surprising victims were still in their sleep, reported Boston.com.

Most of the fatalities were on the French mainland, especially in two towns, L’Aiguillon-Sur-Mer and La Faute-Sur-Mer.

By Hải Minh