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'27 dead'

At least 27 dead after tourist boat capsizes in Vietnam

SUMMARY

A tourist boat, the Wonder Sea, capsized in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, resulting in at least 27 deaths and 12 survivors. The incident occurred around 2 PM local time amid strong winds linked to Storm Wipha. The boat was carrying 53 people, including many tourists and about 20 children from Hanoi.

Eight of the deceased were children. Rescue operations are ongoing, with authorities not yet confirming the nationalities of the passengers. The storm has caused disruptions in air travel, with several flights diverted or grounded due to severe weather conditions.


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