A tourist boat capsizes in Vietnam during a sudden thunderstorm on Saturday, killing at least 18 people and leaving 23 other missing, according to state media.
Tourist Boat Capsizes in Vietnam During while touring Ha Long Bay; 18 dead, 23 still missing.
The Wonder Sea boat was carrying 48 passengers and five crew members on a sightseeing trip in Ha Long Bay when it overturned due to strong winds, VNExpress reported.
Rescue workers saved 12 people and recovered 18 bodies near the site of the accident. A 14-year-old boy was rescued four hours after being trapped inside the boat’s hull.
Most passengers were tourists from Hanoi, including about 20 children the incident occurred as Tropical Storm Wipha moves toward northern Vietnam, expected to impact the region next week.
