15 Killed As Boat With Indian Tourists Overturns In Vietnam
A boat carrying 36 people, including 32 Indian tourists, capsized near Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam, resulting in at least 15 deaths. Local authorities are conducting search and rescue operations, and the Indian Embassy has established control rooms to assist the victims.
Why it matters
This is a significant international incident involving Indian citizens abroad, necessitating diplomatic coordination and emergency response.
At least 15 people were killed after a boat carrying several Indian tourists overturned near Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam on Saturday, according to the Indian Embassy in Hanoi. There were 36 people on board the vessel.21 people were rescued and taken to hospital, including two in critical condition, as per the state media. The Indian mission has set up control rooms to assist those affected.The vessel was carrying 36 people, including 32 Indian tourists, three crew members and one attendant, as per local media reports.The boat reportedly overturned shortly after leaving Hon May Rut Ngoai island for An Thoi Port, amid rough seas and strong winds. All passengers and crew members fell into the water.Sharing the update on X, the embassy wrote, "In a tragic incident, a boat carrying several Indian tourists has capsized near Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam.
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