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SBS Australia
5 days ago
- SBS Australia
Vietnam tourist boat capsizes in Ha Long Bay, killing at least 35
Three more bodies have been found after a tourist boat capsized in northern Vietnam's famous Ha Long Bay, raising the death toll to at least 35. The bodies of three crew members, trapped inside the cabin, had been found, the Department of National Defence Search and Rescue said on Sunday. Among the confirmed dead are eight children. A search is continuing for four who are still missing, according to Vietnamese state media. Authorities said earlier reports of 38 dead and five missing were incorrect. The boat, carrying 48 tourists and five crew members, capsized about 2pm on Saturday as Storm Wipha approached the country across the South China Sea. Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh urged authorities to prioritise rescue operations. Ha Long Bay in Vietnam attracts tens of thousands of visitors each year. Source: PA / Nguyen Van Hai-Barbier Jean Pierre Authorities mobilised 323 personnel for the rescue operation, including border guards, the navy, police and port authorities. Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, spans over 1,500 sq km and is dotted with nearly 2,000 islands and islets. It is one of Vietnam's most popular tourist destinations, attracting millions of visitors each year. 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. 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.
Malay Mail
5 days ago
- Climate
- Malay Mail
Ha Long Bay tourist boat capsizes in stormy weather, 27 confirmed dead
HANOI, July 20 — At least 27 people died after a tourist boat capsized in stormy weather in Vietnam's Ha Long Bay on Saturday, state media reported. The boat, carrying 53 people, tipped over at around 2pm local time (3pm Malaysian time), as Storm Wipha approached the country across the South China Sea. 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. Ha Long Bay, about 200 km 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. — Reuters
SBS Australia
5 days ago
- Climate
- SBS Australia
Vietnam tourist boat capsizes in Ha Long Bay, killing at least 38
Three more bodies have been found after a tourist boat capsized in northern Vietnam's famous Ha Long Bay, raising the death toll to at least 38. The bodies of three crew members, trapped inside the cabin, had been found, the Department of National Defence Search and Rescue said on Sunday. Among the confirmed dead are eight children. The boat, carrying 48 tourists and five crew members, capsized about 2pm on Saturday as Storm Wipha approached the country across the South China Sea. Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh urged authorities to prioritise rescue operations. Halong Bay in Vietnam attracts tens of thousands of visitors each year. Source: PA / Nguyen Van Hai-Barbier Jean Pierre Authorities mobilised 323 personnel for the rescue operation, including border guards, the navy, police and port authorities. Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, spans over 1,500 sq km and is dotted with nearly 2,000 islands and islets. It is one of Vietnam's most popular tourist destinations, attracting millions of visitors each year. 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. 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.
The Herald Scotland
5 days ago
- 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@
The Advertiser
5 days ago
- The Advertiser
Vietnam tourist boat capsizes in Halong Bay, killing 38
Three more bodies have been found after a tourist boat capsized in northern Vietnam's famous Halong Bay, raising the death toll to at least 38. The bodies of three crew members, trapped inside the cabin, had been found, the Department of National Defence Search and Rescue told dpa on Sunday. Among the confirmed dead are eight children. The boat, carrying 48 tourists and five crew members, capsized about 2pm on Saturday as Storm Wipha approached the country across the South China Sea. Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh urged authorities to prioritise rescue operations. Authorities mobilised 323 personnel for the rescue operation, including border guards, the navy, police and port authorities. Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, spans over 1500sq/km and is dotted with nearly 2000 islands and islets. It is one of Vietnam's most popular tourist destinations, attracting millions of visitors each year. Most of the tourists were from the capital Hanoi, local newspaper VnExpress 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. 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 and dpa Three more bodies have been found after a tourist boat capsized in northern Vietnam's famous Halong Bay, raising the death toll to at least 38. The bodies of three crew members, trapped inside the cabin, had been found, the Department of National Defence Search and Rescue told dpa on Sunday. Among the confirmed dead are eight children. The boat, carrying 48 tourists and five crew members, capsized about 2pm on Saturday as Storm Wipha approached the country across the South China Sea. Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh urged authorities to prioritise rescue operations. Authorities mobilised 323 personnel for the rescue operation, including border guards, the navy, police and port authorities. Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, spans over 1500sq/km and is dotted with nearly 2000 islands and islets. It is one of Vietnam's most popular tourist destinations, attracting millions of visitors each year. Most of the tourists were from the capital Hanoi, local newspaper VnExpress 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. 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 and dpa Three more bodies have been found after a tourist boat capsized in northern Vietnam's famous Halong Bay, raising the death toll to at least 38. The bodies of three crew members, trapped inside the cabin, had been found, the Department of National Defence Search and Rescue told dpa on Sunday. Among the confirmed dead are eight children. The boat, carrying 48 tourists and five crew members, capsized about 2pm on Saturday as Storm Wipha approached the country across the South China Sea. Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh urged authorities to prioritise rescue operations. Authorities mobilised 323 personnel for the rescue operation, including border guards, the navy, police and port authorities. Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, spans over 1500sq/km and is dotted with nearly 2000 islands and islets. It is one of Vietnam's most popular tourist destinations, attracting millions of visitors each year. Most of the tourists were from the capital Hanoi, local newspaper VnExpress 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. 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 and dpa Three more bodies have been found after a tourist boat capsized in northern Vietnam's famous Halong Bay, raising the death toll to at least 38. The bodies of three crew members, trapped inside the cabin, had been found, the Department of National Defence Search and Rescue told dpa on Sunday. Among the confirmed dead are eight children. The boat, carrying 48 tourists and five crew members, capsized about 2pm on Saturday as Storm Wipha approached the country across the South China Sea. Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh urged authorities to prioritise rescue operations. Authorities mobilised 323 personnel for the rescue operation, including border guards, the navy, police and port authorities. Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, spans over 1500sq/km and is dotted with nearly 2000 islands and islets. It is one of Vietnam's most popular tourist destinations, attracting millions of visitors each year. Most of the tourists were from the capital Hanoi, local newspaper VnExpress 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. 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 and dpa
