Vietnam tourist ferry boat capsizes in Ha Long Bay
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A sudden thunderstorm in Halong Bay, Vietnam, overturned a boat, killing at least 35 people and leaving four missing. Survivors describe how the storm capsized the vessel within seconds. The tragedy,
At least 35 people have died in one of Vietnam's most popular tourist destinations after a boat capsized in Ha Long Bay, in a storm at the World Heritage Site.
The thunderstorm came so suddenly that it overturned the boat within seconds, said two survivors of the shipwreck which killed at least 35 people in Vietnam's top tourist spot of Halong Bay and left another four missing.
A tourist boat capsized in stormy weather in Halong Bay, Vietnam, resulting in 27 deaths, including eight children. The incident occurred as Storm Wipha approached the region. Rescue efforts continue as authorities report 11 survivors.
Rescue teams on Monday morning recovered the body of a six-year-old boy, one of the last four remaining victims unaccounted for following the tragic capsizing of the Vinh Xanh 58 tourist boat.
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VnExpress International on MSNFake videos of Ha Long Bay boat tragedy threaten tourism reputationLots of fake videos claiming to be of the deadly boat accident in Ha Long Bay on July 19 are circulating online, making the tourism industry and officials unhappy.
The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) advised in an update on Monday (21 July): “Storm Wipha is approaching northern Vietnam, with landfall forecast for Tuesday 22 July. Areas including Ha Long Bay, Ha Noi and Ninh Binh are forecast to be affected.” It added ...
A thunderstorm caused a fatal boat accident in Vietnam's Halong Bay, resulting in 35 confirmed deaths with several still missing. The sudden storm overturned a tour boat filled with Vietnamese tourists.