15 Indian tourists were killed after a speedboat capsized in southern Vietnam - AP News
A speedboat carrying 32 Indian tourists capsized near Phu Quoc island in southern Vietnam, resulting in the deaths of 15 passengers. Local authorities and witnesses reported that the boat tipped over shortly after departure, and rescue efforts were hampered by strong weather conditions.
Why it matters
This tragic accident highlights safety concerns for international tourism and the need for improved emergency response protocols in popular travel destinations.
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HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — A boat returning from an island trip in southern Vietnam capsized on Saturday, killing 15 Indian tourists less than half a kilometer (0.30 mile) from shore, as passengers shouted for help, officials and a witness said.
The speedboat was carrying 32 Indian tourists and four crew members when it overturned Saturday afternoon shortly after leaving Hon May Rut Ngoai Island, which is near Phu Quoc, Vietnam’s largest island , authorities were quoted as saying.
“The boat had not even gone half a kilometer when it just tipped over,” Ashish Kumar, an Indian who witnessed the accident, told The Associated Press over the phone. “We screamed, ‘Help! Help!’”
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