Major tragedy in Vietnam: 15 Indian tourists dead as boat capsizes near Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island
PTC Web Desk: In a major tragedy, 15 Indian tourists were killed when a boat capsized near Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island on Saturday, triggering a large-scale search and rescue operation by local authorities.
The exact number of passengers on board and the cause of the accident have not yet been officially confirmed. Rescue teams are continuing their efforts to locate and assist those involved as authorities work to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
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A speedboat carrying 32 Indian tourists sank near Hon May Rut Ngoai, Phu Quoc, at around 10:30 a.m. on July 11.
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The Indian Embassy in Vietnam said it is closely monitoring the situation and is in constant touch with Vietnamese officials.
In a statement shared on social media, the embassy said it was gathering information about the accident while search and rescue operations remained in progress. It also announced the establishment of emergency control rooms at the Consulate General of India in Ho Chi Minh City and the Embassy in Hanoi to assist affected families and respond to queries.
According to local reports, several tourist boats operating nearby rushed to the scene immediately after the vessel overturned, joining the rescue mission alongside emergency responders.
A boat operator was quoted as saying by local media that his team reached the accident site within minutes. However, he said the operation was challenging because several passengers were trapped inside the overturned vessel, and only a few people were rescued in a conscious condition.
Reports indicated that the sea was rough in the waters off An Thoi at the time of the accident. While there was no rainfall, weather conditions were said to be difficult, even as tourist boats continued to operate in the area.
The incident has once again drawn attention to maritime safety in Vietnam's popular tourist destinations. It comes nearly a year after a deadly boating tragedy in Ha Long Bay, where a tourist vessel capsized during severe weather, resulting in the deaths of several passengers.
Authorities are expected to release further details once rescue operations are completed and the investigation progresses. The Indian Embassy has assured that it will continue to provide all possible assistance to the affected Indian nationals and their families.
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- With inputs from agencies
