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Express Tribune
2 hours ago
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34 dead in Vietnam tourist boat capsize
This handout photograph taken on July 19, 2025 and released by the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) shows relief personnel gathered around a capsized tourist boat (L) during a search and rescue operation in the Ha Long Bay, Quang Ninh province. Photo: AFP A tourist boat ferrying families around Vietnam's Ha Long Bay capsized in a storm on Saturday afternoon, leaving at least 34 people dead, according to state media reports, as rescuers scrambled to locate the missing. The vessel was carrying 48 passengers and five crew members when it capsized in the UNESCO World Heritage site because of sudden heavy rain, the VNExpress news site said. Most of those on board were families visiting from the capital Hanoi, with more than 20 children among the passengers, it said. "Border guards rescued 11 people and recovered 34 bodies," it added. Rescue efforts were set to continue into the night to find the eight still missing. Ha Long Bay office worker Tran Trong Hung told AFP the storm started in the afternoon. "The sky turned dark at around 2 pm (0700 GMT)," he said. There were "hailstones as big as toes with torrential rain, thunderstorm and lightning", he said. One of the rescued, a 10-year-old boy, told state media outlet VietnamNet: "I took a deep breath, swam through a gap, dived, then swam up. I even shouted for help, then I was pulled up by a boat with soldiers." Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh sent his condolences to the families of the deceased and called on the defense and public security ministries to conduct urgent search and rescue. Authorities would "investigate and clarify the cause of the incident and strictly handle violations", a statement on the government website said. Torrential rain also lashed northern Hanoi, Thai Nguyen and Bac Ninh provinces on Saturday. In the capital about 175 kilometres (110 miles) away, several trees were knocked down by strong winds.
Express Tribune
11 hours ago
- Express Tribune
At least 28 dead as tourist boat capsizes in Vietnam's Ha Long Bay
This handout photograph taken on July 19, 2025 and released by the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) shows relief personnel gathered around a capsized tourist boat (L) during a search and rescue operation in the Ha Long Bay, Quang Ninh province. Photo: AFP Listen to article At least 28 people have died and dozens are missing after a tourist boat carrying more than 50 capsized Saturday in Vietnam's Ha Long Bay, state media said. The vessel was carrying 48 passengers and five crew members when it capsized because of sudden heavy rain as it toured the UNESCO World Heritage site, the Dan Tri news site said. "On the afternoon of July 19, the Wonder Sea tourist boat carrying 53 people capsized. Vietnamese Border Guards and navy rescued 11 people and recovered 28 bodies," VNExpress news site reported. Also Read: Deadly bus accident in Iran leaves 21 dead Most of those on board were families visiting from the capital Hanoi, with more than 20 children among the passengers, VNExpress said. Ha Long Bay is one of Vietnam's most popular tourist destinations, with millions of people visiting its blue-green waters and rainforest-topped limestone islands each year. Last year 30 vessels sank at boat lock areas in coastal Quang Ninh province along Ha Long Bay after being pounded by strong wind and waves brought by deadly Typhoon Yagi.
Toronto Sun
13 hours ago
- Toronto Sun
Tourist boat capsizes during a thunderstorm in Vietnam, leaving 34 dead. 8 people remain missing
Published Jul 19, 2025 • 1 minute read This handout photograph taken on July 19, 2025 and released by the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) shows relief personnel gathered around a capsized tourist boat (left) during a search and rescue operation in the Ha Long Bay, Quang Ninh province. Photo by Vietnam News Agency / AFP via Getty Images HA LONG BAY, Vietnam — A boat carrying tourists capsized during a sudden thunderstorm in Vietnam on Saturday afternoon during a sightseeing excursion, killing 34 people, state media reported. Eight others remain missing. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The Wonder Sea boat was carrying 48 passengers and five crew members — all of them Vietnamese — during the tour of Ha Long Bay, a popular destination for visitors, according to the reports. Rescue workers saved 11 people, and recovered the dead near the site of the capsizing, VNExpress newspaper said. Twenty-three people remain missing. Authorities had earlier reported that 12 people had been rescued, but later revised the figure to 11. The boat turned upside down because of strong winds, the newspaper said. A 14-year-old boy was among the survivors, and he was rescued four hours after being trapped in the overturned hull. The newspaper said that most of the passengers were tourists, including about 20 children, from Hanoi, the country's capital. A tropical storm is also moving toward the area. A national weather forecast said that Storm Wipha is expected to hit Vietnam's northern region, including Ha Long Bay's coast next week. MMA Toronto & GTA Tennis Letters Celebrity
The Irish Sun
16 hours 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
Scottish Sun
16 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
At least 3 dead after tourist boat with 53 people on board capsizes in Vietnam as rescuers scramble to find survivors
The accident happened as the South China Sea is whipped by strong winds and heavy rainfall BOAT DISASTER At least 3 dead after tourist boat with 53 people on board capsizes in Vietnam as rescuers scramble to find survivors Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) 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. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 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.
