A tourist boat carrying over 50 people capsized in Vietnam’s UNESCO-listed Ha Long Bay on Saturday, leaving at least 18 dead and dozens missing in a heartbreaking maritime disaster. 🌍💔
The vessel, which included 48 passengers and five crew members, sank during sudden heavy rain while touring the iconic limestone karst landscape. Border guards rescued 12 people and recovered 18 bodies, according to state media reports. Search efforts continue for those still unaccounted for.
Most passengers were families from Hanoi, with over 20 children onboard, VNExpress reported. The incident has sparked urgent questions about safety protocols for Vietnam’s booming tourism sector, which attracts millions of visitors annually to sites like Ha Long Bay.
🔍 Authorities are investigating the cause of the capsizing, while social media users across Asia share tributes to victims using hashtags like #HaLongBayTragedy. Stay tuned for updates.
