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Perth Now
4 days ago
- Climate
- Perth Now
'Three die' as Halong Bay Vietnam tourist boat capsizes
A tourist boat carrying 53 people, including five crew members, has capsized in Vietnam's Halong Bay, killing three people, state media report. The accident occurred about 2pm on Saturday, shortly after Storm Wipha entered the South China Sea. Strong winds, heavy rainfall and lightning were recorded in the area. Rescue teams have located 12 survivors and recovered three bodies, the People's Army Newspaper said, citing local border guards. Authorities have yet to disclose details about the tourists or their nationalities, and rescue operations are ongoing. Halong Bay, situated roughly 200km northeast of Hanoi, attracts tens of thousands of visitors annually, many of whom take overnight boat tours. Storm Wipha, the third typhoon to hit the South China Sea this year, is projected to make landfall along Vietnam's northern coast early next week. Weather disruptions linked to the storm have also affected air travel. Noi Bai Airport reported that nine arriving flights were diverted to alternate airports while three departing flights were temporarily grounded due to adverse conditions.
West Australian
4 days ago
- Climate
- West Australian
'Three die' as Halong Bay Vietnam tourist boat capsizes
A tourist boat carrying 53 people, including five crew members, has capsized in Vietnam's Halong Bay, killing three people, state media report. The accident occurred about 2pm on Saturday, shortly after Storm Wipha entered the South China Sea. Strong winds, heavy rainfall and lightning were recorded in the area. Rescue teams have located 12 survivors and recovered three bodies, the People's Army Newspaper said, citing local border guards. Authorities have yet to disclose details about the tourists or their nationalities, and rescue operations are ongoing. Halong Bay, situated roughly 200km northeast of Hanoi, attracts tens of thousands of visitors annually, many of whom take overnight boat tours. Storm Wipha, the third typhoon to hit the South China Sea this year, is projected to make landfall along Vietnam's northern coast early next week. Weather disruptions linked to the storm have also affected air travel. Noi Bai Airport reported that nine arriving flights were diverted to alternate airports while three departing flights were temporarily grounded due to adverse conditions.
RTÉ News
4 days ago
- Climate
- RTÉ News
Three dead after tourist boat capsizes in Vietnam
A tourist boat carrying 53 people, including five crew members, has capsized in Vietnam's Halong Bay, killing three people, state media has reported. The incident occurred at approximately 2pm local time (8am Irish time), shortly after Storm Wipha entered the South China Sea. Strong winds, heavy rainfall, and lightning were recorded in the area. Rescue teams have located 12 survivors and recovered three bodies, the People's Army Newspaper said, citing local border guards. Authorities have yet to disclose details about the tourists or their nationalities, and rescue operations are ongoing. Halong Bay, situated roughly 200km northeast of Hanoi, attracts tens of thousands of visitors annually, many of whom take overnight boat tours. Storm Wipha, the third typhoon to hit the South China Sea this year, is projected to make landfall along Vietnam's northern coast early next week. Weather disruptions linked to the storm have also impacted air travel. Noi Bai Airport reported that nine arriving flights were diverted to alternate airports, while three departing flights were temporarily grounded due to adverse conditions.
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- The Irish Sun
At least 3 dead after tourist boat with 53 people on board capsizes in Vietnam as rescuers scramble to find survivors
AT least three people have died after a tourist boat capsized in a popular Vietnam beauty spot. The boat had 53 people - including five crew members - on board for a tour of Halong Bay when a "sudden gust of wind" flipped the vessel. 2 The boat had 53 people - including five crew members - on board Credit: VNA/VNS Photo 2 Several bodies have been recovered so far after the tourist boat capsized Credit: VNA/VNS Photo Rescue teams have found 12 survivors and recovered three bodies so far, the People's Army Newspaper said. Pictures from the scene show rescue boats surrounding the capsized vessel - with divers scrambling to find survivors. It's understood at least three tourists were rescued by a passing boat. Authorities have not yet shared details about the nationalities of the tourists - and rescue operations are ongoing. The accident occurred at approximately 2pm local time - shortly after Storm Wipha hit the South China Sea, battering the area with strong winds, heavy rainfall, and lightning . It's the third typhoon to hit the South China Sea this year - and it was set to make landfall along Vietnam's northern coast early next week. Halong Bay - situated roughly 125 miles northeast of Hanoi - attracts tens of thousands of visitors every year. Many of them take overnight boat tours. Most read in The US Sun This is a developing story... The Sun is your go to destination for the best celebrity news, football news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Download our fantastic, new and improved free App for the best ever Sun Online experience. For iPhone click Like us on Facebook at
Straits Times
4 days ago
- Straits Times
Vietnam tourist boat capsizes in Halong Bay, three dead
Find out what's new on ST website and app. HANOI - A tourist boat carrying 53 people, including five crew members, capsized in Vietnam's Halong Bay on Saturday, killing three people, state media reported. The accident occurred at approximately 2 p.m. local time (0700 GMT), shortly after Storm Wipha entered the South China Sea. Strong winds, heavy rainfall, and lightning were recorded in the area. Rescue teams have located 12 survivors and recovered three bodies, the People's Army Newspaper said, citing local border guards. Authorities have yet to disclose details about the tourists or their nationalities, and rescue operations are ongoing. Halong Bay, situated roughly 200 km (125 miles) northeast of Hanoi, attracts tens of thousands of visitors annually, many of whom take overnight boat tours. Storm Wipha, the third typhoon to hit the South China Sea this year, is projected to make landfall along Vietnam's northern coast early next week. Weather disruptions linked to the storm have also impacted air travel. Noi Bai Airport reported that nine arriving flights were diverted to alternate airports, while three departing flights were temporarily grounded due to adverse conditions. REUTERS Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Mindef, SAF units among those dealing with attack on S'pore's critical information infrastructure Asia How China's growing cyber-hacking capabilities have raised alarm around the world Singapore Vessels from Navy, SCDF and MPA to debut at Marina Bay in NDP maritime display Asia Autogate glitch at Malaysia's major checkpoints causes chaos for S'porean and foreign travellers Singapore A deadly cocktail: Easy access, lax attitudes driving Kpod scourge in S'pore Singapore 'I thought it was an April Fool's joke': Teen addicted to Kpods on news that friend died Singapore Who decides when you can't? A guide on planning for end-of-life care Singapore Why hiring more teachers makes sense, even with falling student numbers
