'Victims had life jackets on but were trapped under boat': Vietnam tragedy eyewitnesses claim crew negligence, treatment delays
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/victims-had-life-jackets-on-but-were-trapped-under-boat-vietnam-tragedy-eyewitnesses-claim-crew-negligence-treatment-delays/articleshow/132352313.cms">https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/132352313.cms" style="margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 5px;" />Eyewitnesses blamed crew negligence and delayed medical care for the Vietnam boat disaster.
Rough seas and gusty winds caused the speedboat to overturn within seconds.
Many tourists drowned while trapped beneath the capsized vessel despite wearing life jackets.
Rescue boats arrived nearly three hours later, and emergency treatment was delayed.
Authorities have not yet responded to the allegations made by survivors.
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