The barge was reported to be trying to avoid another barge on the fast-flowing river at the time.
The only other person on board the vessel, the navigator, managed to escape.
The barge was carrying 300 tonnes of sand from northern Phu Tho Province to Hai Phong.
Ha Noi waterway police mobilised search teams, but no trace has been found of the victims.
Last month, two barges loaded with 500 tonnes of cargo each crashed into the temporary pontoon bridge that has been in place since June while the Duong Bridge undergoes repairs.
More shade trees for city streets plannedHA NOI — Ha Noi and HCM City will grow more shade trees along streets, especially near where vehicles stop for traffic lights.
Relevant authorities have been asked to make surveys and map the trees' positions.
The move follows an initiative by HCM-based Tieu Diem Communication Company director Nguyen Thien. — VNS
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