
18 Dead, Dozens Missing in Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay Boat Tragedy
At least 18 dead and dozens missing after a tourist boat capsizes in Vietnam’s UNESCO-listed Ha Long Bay, with rescue operations ongoing.
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At least 18 dead and dozens missing after a tourist boat capsizes in Vietnam’s UNESCO-listed Ha Long Bay, with rescue operations ongoing.
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