‘Boat flipped in three minutes,’ recounts Vietnam crash survivor upon arrival in Chennai
A survivor of a speedboat accident in Vietnam that killed 15 Indian tourists has recounted the harrowing experience of the boat capsizing shortly after departure. The incident occurred when a large wave caused the vessel to flip, trapping passengers inside the closed cabin.
Why it matters
The tragedy underscores the risks associated with tourism-related transport and highlights the need for stricter safety protocols in international adventure travel.
In a chilling first-hand account of the recent speedboat tragedy in Vietnam , Nirmal Kumar, one of the survivors who arrived in Chennai on the night of July 13, recounted the horrific moments when a routine island-to-island transit turned into a deadly disaster within minutes.
A speedboat carrying 32 Indian tourists and four local crew members capsized near Hon May Rut Ngoai off Phu Quoc Island on 11 July, killing 15 Indian tourists.
16 others were rescued and have returned to India after receiving medical treatment, while one survivor remains in critical condition at a hospital in Phu Quoc.
Of the 15 victims, 10 were from Tamil Nadu, three were from Andhra Pradesh, and two were from Kerala. Two of the deceased were women.
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