36 tourists had to jump for their lives when a tour ship went up in flames in Ha Long Bay. The ship caught fire on Friday at around 11 a.m. when it was approaching Ha Long port after spending the previous night sailing. The tour ship, sank soon after the fire was put out. Couse of the fire was probably a gas leak in the kitchen. Local Media report that Two foreign passengers suffered minor injuries and all passengers made out to safety. The tourists on board are Franch, South Korean and British nationals.

Ha Long City Chairman said, " Two people were injured in the incident, suffering from a broken leg and minor injuries during the jump into the water. Immediately after the incident, we dispatched firefighters and police, along with interdisciplinary units to the scene of the incident "

Source: Vietnam Net