Dozens dead after tourist boat capsizes in Vietnam’s Halong Bay
Summary
A tourist boat capsized during stormy weather in Halong Bay, Vietnam, causing 27 deaths and leaving 11 survivors. The boat had 53 people on board, and rescue operations are ongoing to find those missing. Vietnamese authorities are investigating the incident.Key Facts
- A boat in Halong Bay, Vietnam, flipped over in stormy weather.
- The incident occurred around 2pm local time due to approaching Storm Wipha.
- There were 53 people on the boat, including more than 20 children.
- Rescue teams found 11 survivors and recovered 27 bodies.
- The Vietnamese government is working to find out what caused the accident.
- Halong Bay is a well-known tourist spot, attracting many visitors each year.
- Storm Wipha also caused trees to fall in Hanoi and disrupted flight schedules.
- Vietnam's Prime Minister expressed condolences and promised an investigation.
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