A video clip about the case has gone viral on social media, showing that the paraglider, carrying a pilot and a tourist, surged forward before crashing into a group of people standing on the beach and tipping over.
The motorised paraglider hits tourists in Ha Long (Video by D.X)
The take-off occurred in a crowded area, with no clear safety boundary between the flight zone and the public swimming area.
The scence of the accident (Photo taken from the video)
The Quang Ninh’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism are investigating the case.
A similar incident occurred on June 15, in the same area. A paraglider became unstable and plunged into the sea while many people were swimming below. Luckily, no injuries were reported.