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Rescue teams in Vietnam are continuing the search after a tour boat capsized during a thunderstorm in Ha Long Bay, killing 34 people. Eight people are still missing, authorities said, according to a report Reuters.
According to state media outlet VNExpress, rescue teams pulled 11 survivors from the water. The incident occurred around 2 pm local time, and rescue teams have managed to save 11 people, including a 14-year-old boy who was trapped in the overturned hull for nearly four hours.
The boat, named Wonder Sea, was carrying 48 passengers and five crew members (mostly tours from Hanoi), including around 20 children.
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Hospital director Le Ngoc Dung confirmed that a 10-year-old boy who was rescued is in a stable condition at the Bai Chay Hospital, as reported the BBC.
🚨 Storm Hits Vietnam – 28 Dead as Boat Capsizes in Ha Long Bay
A powerful storm sweep through Vietnam has caused a deadly boat accident in Ha Long Bay.
The vessel, carrying 48 tours and 5 crew members, capsized amid turbulent conditions.
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— Weather Monitor (@WeatherMonitors) July 19, 2025
Officials say the boat flipped due to strong winds. “The boat turned upside down because of strong winds during the storm,” VNExpress reported, citing local officials.
A tropical storm, named Wipha, is also forecast to hit Vietnam’s northern coast, including Ha Long Bay, in the coming days, the national weather agency said.
Prime Miner Pham Minh Chinh expressed condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the Ha Long Bay boat accident. The government has announced an investigation into the incident and pledged to take strict action against any parties found responsible.
