Vietnam boat capsizes LIVE: At least 27 dead after tourist vessel overturns

4 mins ago16:20 Adam Toms

12 people have been rescued, according to reports.

More than 20 individuals are still missing, according to VN Express.

The nationalities of those on board have not yet been confirmed.

8 mins ago16:16 Adam Toms

Photos of the boat having capsized show responders next to the vessel.

The incident happened in Vietnam's Ha Long Bay, a popular tourist site.

It is thought that most of the visitors in the boat are from Hanoi.

A boat has capsized in Ha Long Bay. (Image: Xinhua/Shutterstock)

At least 27 people are reported to have perished. (Image: Xinhua/Shutterstock)

17 mins ago16:07 Adam Toms

Storm Wipha, the third typhoon to impact the South China Sea so far this year, is projected to hit land along Vietnam's northern coast eat the beginning of next week, Reuters reports.

Weather linked to the storm has disrupted air travel.

Noi Bai Airport said nine arriving flights were diverted to other airports, and three departing flights have been temporarily grounded today.

21 mins ago16:03 Adam Toms

The overturn of the vessel is believed to have happened near the Dau Go Cave – one of the largest in the Ha Long Bay, CNN reports.

The popular tourist spot is a UNESCO world heritage site, and comprises of around 1,600 limestone islands and islets.

Most of the people on the affected boat are thought to have come from Hanoi.

25 mins ago15:59 Adam Toms

"On the afternoon of July 19, the Wonder Sea tourist boat carrying 53 people capsized," VNExpress news site has reported.

"Vietnamese Border Guards and navy rescued 11 people and recovered 28 bodies."

The vessel is thought to have been carrying 48 passengers and five crew members when it capsized.

28 mins ago15:56 Adam Toms

Halong Bay, which is located around 125-miles northeast of Hanoi, attracts tens of thousands of visitors annually.

Boat tours are very popular in the area.

Overnight cruises are available, as well as day trips.

Ha Long Bay is a popular tourist destination. (Image: Getty)

31 mins ago15:53 Adam Toms

Rescue teams found 11 survivors and recovered 27 bodies, local autorities said, eight of them children.

Reuters reports that there has been no official announcement regarding the nationality of the tourists, as emergency crews kept looking for survivors.

Most of the people involved were from the capital, Hanoi, it is thought.

33 mins ago15:51 Adam Toms

At least 27 people have died after a tourist boat capsized amid stormy weather in Halong Bay, Reuters reports, citing state media.

The vessel was carrying 53 people, and overturned at around 2pm local time.

Storm Wipha was approaching Vietnam across the South China Sea, causing strong winds, heavy rainfall and lightning.

36 mins ago15:48 Adam Toms

Welcome to our live blog after the reported deaths of at least 27 people following the capsising of a tourist boat in Vietnam.

Officials have said eight of those who perished were children.

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