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The Herald Scotland
20-07-2025
- The Herald Scotland
Vietnam tourist boat capsizes during typhoon, 34 bodies found
The majority of tourists on the boat were from Vietnam's capital, Hanoi, VnExpress reported. The nationality of the tourists aboard the vessel was not officially announced as emergency crews continued looking for survivors. Rescuers found 11 survivors, while 34 bodies have been recovered so far, including eight children, the state-run Vietnam News Agency said, citing local authorities. There are eight people still unaccounted for, authorities added. Storm causes flight delays at Noi Bai Airport Ha Long Bay, around 125 miles northeast of Hanoi, attracts tens of thousands of visitors and tourists each year, with the boat tours being especially popular. Storm Wipha, which is now the third typhoon to hit the South China Sea so far this year, is expected to make landfall along Vietnam's northern coast early next week. Severe weather caused by the storm also disrupted air travel in the country. Noi Bai Airport confirmed that nine arriving flights were diverted to other airports, and three departing flights were temporarily grounded on Saturday, July 19. Reuters contributed to this story. Jonathan Limehouse covers breaking and trending news for USA TODAY. Reach him at JLimehouse@
7NEWS
20-07-2025
- Climate
- 7NEWS
Vietnam tourist boat capsizes in Halong Bay, killing 37
At least 37 people have died and five others are missing after a tourist boat capsized in stormy weather in Vietnam's Halong Bay, state media reports say. The boat, carrying 53 people, tipped over about 2pm on Saturday as Storm Wipha approached the country across the South China Sea. Media reports said the Wonder Sea boat was carrying 48 passengers and five crew members — all of them Vietnamese — during the tour of Halong Bay. About 20 children are believed to have be among the passengers. Strong winds, heavy rainfall and lightning were reported in the area. Most of the tourists were from the capital Hanoi, local newspaper VnExpress reported. Rescue teams found 11 survivors, the state-run Vietnam News Agency said, citing local authorities. A 14-year-old boy was reportedly among the survivors, and he was rescued four hours after being trapped in the overturned hull. Halong Bay, about 200km northeast of Hanoi, attracts tens of thousands of visitors every year. Boat tours are hugely popular. 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 linked to the storm also disrupted air travel. Noi Bai Airport said nine arriving flights were diverted to other airports and three departing flights were temporarily grounded on Saturday.
USA Today
19-07-2025
- USA Today
34 bodies found after tourist boat capsizes during storm in Vietnam
A tourist boat capsized during a severe storm in Vietnam's Hạ Long Bay on Saturday, July 19, resulting in at least 34 people dying, according to state media. The boat, with 53 people aboard, tipped over at around 2 p.m. local time, as Storm Wipha approached Vietnam across the South China Sea. Lightning, heavy rainfall and strong winds were reported in the area. The vessel had lost its GPS signal by 2:05 p.m., according to the Quang Ninh Provincial People's Committee, per local newspaper VnExpress. The majority of tourists on the boat were from Vietnam's capital, Hanoi, VnExpress reported. The nationality of the tourists aboard the vessel was not officially announced as emergency crews continued looking for survivors. Rescuers found 11 survivors, while 34 bodies have been recovered so far, including eight children, the state-run Vietnam News Agency said, citing local authorities. There are eight people still unaccounted for, authorities added. Storm causes flight delays at Noi Bai Airport Hạ Long Bay, around 125 miles northeast of Hanoi, attracts tens of thousands of visitors and tourists each year, with the boat tours being especially popular. Storm Wipha, which is now the third typhoon to hit the South China Sea so far this year, is expected to make landfall along Vietnam's northern coast early next week. Severe weather caused by the storm also disrupted air travel in the country. Noi Bai Airport confirmed that nine arriving flights were diverted to other airports, and three departing flights were temporarily grounded on Saturday, July 19. Reuters contributed to this story. Jonathan Limehouse covers breaking and trending news for USA TODAY. Reach him at JLimehouse@
The Advertiser
19-07-2025
- Climate
- The Advertiser
Vietnam tourist boat capsizes in Halong Bay, killing 27
At least 27 people have died after a tourist boat capsized in stormy weather in Vietnam's Halong Bay, state media reports say. The boat, carrying 53 people, tipped over about 2pm on Saturday as Storm Wipha approached the country across the South China Sea. Media reports said the Wonder Sea boat was carrying 48 passengers and five crew members during the tour of Halong Bay. Strong winds, heavy rainfall and lightning were reported in the area. Most of the tourists were from the capital Hanoi, local newspaper VnExpress reported. There was no official announcement on the nationality of the tourists as emergency crews kept looking for survivors. Rescue teams found 11 survivors and recovered 27 bodies, eight of them children, the state-run Vietnam News Agency said citing local authorities. A 14-year-old boy was reportedly among the survivors, and he was rescued four hours after being trapped in the overturned hull. Halong Bay, about 200km northeast of Hanoi, attracts tens of thousands of visitors every year. Boat tours are hugely popular. 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 linked to the storm also disrupted air travel. Noi Bai Airport said nine arriving flights were diverted to other airports and three departing flights were temporarily grounded on Saturday. with Reuters At least 27 people have died after a tourist boat capsized in stormy weather in Vietnam's Halong Bay, state media reports say. The boat, carrying 53 people, tipped over about 2pm on Saturday as Storm Wipha approached the country across the South China Sea. Media reports said the Wonder Sea boat was carrying 48 passengers and five crew members during the tour of Halong Bay. Strong winds, heavy rainfall and lightning were reported in the area. Most of the tourists were from the capital Hanoi, local newspaper VnExpress reported. There was no official announcement on the nationality of the tourists as emergency crews kept looking for survivors. Rescue teams found 11 survivors and recovered 27 bodies, eight of them children, the state-run Vietnam News Agency said citing local authorities. A 14-year-old boy was reportedly among the survivors, and he was rescued four hours after being trapped in the overturned hull. Halong Bay, about 200km northeast of Hanoi, attracts tens of thousands of visitors every year. Boat tours are hugely popular. 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 linked to the storm also disrupted air travel. Noi Bai Airport said nine arriving flights were diverted to other airports and three departing flights were temporarily grounded on Saturday. with Reuters At least 27 people have died after a tourist boat capsized in stormy weather in Vietnam's Halong Bay, state media reports say. The boat, carrying 53 people, tipped over about 2pm on Saturday as Storm Wipha approached the country across the South China Sea. Media reports said the Wonder Sea boat was carrying 48 passengers and five crew members during the tour of Halong Bay. Strong winds, heavy rainfall and lightning were reported in the area. Most of the tourists were from the capital Hanoi, local newspaper VnExpress reported. There was no official announcement on the nationality of the tourists as emergency crews kept looking for survivors. Rescue teams found 11 survivors and recovered 27 bodies, eight of them children, the state-run Vietnam News Agency said citing local authorities. A 14-year-old boy was reportedly among the survivors, and he was rescued four hours after being trapped in the overturned hull. Halong Bay, about 200km northeast of Hanoi, attracts tens of thousands of visitors every year. Boat tours are hugely popular. 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 linked to the storm also disrupted air travel. Noi Bai Airport said nine arriving flights were diverted to other airports and three departing flights were temporarily grounded on Saturday. with Reuters At least 27 people have died after a tourist boat capsized in stormy weather in Vietnam's Halong Bay, state media reports say. The boat, carrying 53 people, tipped over about 2pm on Saturday as Storm Wipha approached the country across the South China Sea. Media reports said the Wonder Sea boat was carrying 48 passengers and five crew members during the tour of Halong Bay. Strong winds, heavy rainfall and lightning were reported in the area. Most of the tourists were from the capital Hanoi, local newspaper VnExpress reported. There was no official announcement on the nationality of the tourists as emergency crews kept looking for survivors. Rescue teams found 11 survivors and recovered 27 bodies, eight of them children, the state-run Vietnam News Agency said citing local authorities. A 14-year-old boy was reportedly among the survivors, and he was rescued four hours after being trapped in the overturned hull. Halong Bay, about 200km northeast of Hanoi, attracts tens of thousands of visitors every year. Boat tours are hugely popular. 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 linked to the storm also disrupted air travel. Noi Bai Airport said nine arriving flights were diverted to other airports and three departing flights were temporarily grounded on Saturday. with Reuters
RTÉ News
19-07-2025
- 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.
