Ha long bay: A total of 47 people have been recovered, including 10 survivors and 37 confirmed dead, after a cruise ship capsized in Ha Long Bay, northern Vietnam, Vietnam News Agency reported on Sunday. The incident has prompted a large-scale rescue and recovery operation in the popular tourist destination.
According to Emirates News Agency, the wreck was salvaged and towed ashore on early Sunday morning for further investigation. The ship, which sank on Saturday afternoon, was carrying 48 Vietnamese tourists on a sightseeing tour, along with five crew members.
Authorities in Quang Ninh province have deployed four large vessels and core rescue forces to support the salvage operation. Rescue teams are now racing to search for the missing person as Typhoon Wipha approaches the area, adding urgency to the ongoing efforts.