Vietnam tragedy: At least 27 killed after boat capsizes in Ha Long Bay; survivor recounts the horror

On July 19, a boat capsized in stormy weather in Halong Bay of Vietnam, at least 27 died, as per state media. The boat was carrying 53 people capsized around 2 p.m. of local time, as Storm Wipha hit the country across South China Sea. As per local …

34 dead, including 8 children, after tourist boat capsizes during violent storm in Vietnam

A tourist boat carrying 53 people capsized during a violent storm in Vietnam Saturday, killing at least 34, including children, and leaving eight others missing in the chaos, according to reports.  The Wonder Sea had 49 tourists and five crew members …

37 dead as tourist boat capzises in Vietnam’s Halong Bay

Hanoi [Vietnam], July 20 (ANI): At least 37 people have been confirmed dead after a tourist boat with 48 passengers and five crew members capsized around Vietnam's famed Halong Bay, local media reported on Sunday. The boat tipped over at 1:45pm (local …

37 dead as tourist boat sinks in Vietnam

KABUL (Pajhwok): At least 37 people have been killed, with several others still missing, after a tourist boat capsized in Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay. The incident, reportedly caused by bad weather, took place in Ha Long Bay, a popular tourist destination in …

China, Vietnam set for first joint army drills, Beijing’s defence ministry says

China and Vietnam are set to conduct their first joint army training exercise, according to the Chinese defence ministry. In a statement posted on its website on Sunday, the ministry announced that the joint exercise would be held this month in southern …

Death toll rises to 37 after ship capsizes in Vietnam

Hanoi: Tragedy struck in northern Vietnam as a cruise ship carrying dozens of tourists capsized in Ha Long Bay, Quang Ninh province, following a sudden and severe storm. According to the Vietnam News Agency, the death toll has now risen to 37, with rescue …

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Relatives wait for information about their loved ones after a boat capsized in Vietnam

Vietnam tour boat survivor describes his escape

HA LONG BAY, Vietnam — A Vietnamese man who survived the capsizing of a tour boat in Ha Long Bay described his escape from the overturned vessel. At least 38 people were killed in the accident and a search is continuing for five who are still missing, …

Tearful relatives await news from Vietnam wreck rescue

Relatives anxiously sat beside ambulances on the wharf of one of Vietnam's most popular tourist sites on Sunday, waiting for news of loved ones who were on a tourist boat that capsized killing dozens. Fruits and flowers were laid on the coast for the …