15 Indians killed in Vietnam tragedy: 10 from TN, 3 from Andhra - embassy releases list
Fifteen Indian nationals died in a speedboat accident off the coast of Vietnam near Phu Quoc Island. The Indian embassy has released the names of the victims, who were primarily from the states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala.
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Reports on a significant international tragedy involving Indian citizens, prompting official government responses and condolences.
NEW DELHI: 15 Indians have been killed in a boat accident on Saturday in Vietnam. The incident happened when the speedboat, carrying 36 people, capsized about 400 metres (440 yards) off May Rut Ngoai Islet, authorities said.Tourist boats in the area rushed to assist after spotting the capsized vessel. A boat owner involved in the rescue said they reached the site within five minutes, but several passengers remained trapped inside the overturned boat, complicating the operation.The Indian embassy in Vietnam relased the list of all 32 Indians on board and a separate list of the deceased.
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