Vietnam: 36 safe after two ships collide

At least 31 Chinese tourists, including four crew members and a tourist guide, had a minor scare after their ship collided with a cargo vessel, near Ti Top Island in Ha Long Bay, located in northern Vietnam.

According to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA), the collision took place late on Sunday when the tourist ship on its way to the port, after touring the bay, collided with the oncoming vessel, en route from Hai Phong city to Hon Net seaport in Quang Ninh province.

All the 37 people on board the ship were brought to the shore safely.

The cause of the accident is under investigation. 

-ANI