Bodies of 15 Indian tourists killed in Vietnam boat accident flown home
The remains of 15 Indian tourists who died in a speedboat accident off Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island have been repatriated to India. The Indian Embassy is coordinating with state governments to assist the families of the deceased while monitoring the condition of one remaining hospitalized survivor.
Why it matters
This incident underscores the importance of international consular support and safety protocols for tourists traveling abroad.
The bodies of the 15 Indian tourists who were killed in a speedboat accident off Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island were flown to India on Monday (July 13, 2026), the Indian Embassy in Hanoi said.
The bodies were sent in a Vietnam Airlines flight that departed from Ho Chi Minh City around 6 p.m. local time.
The governments of the victims’ home States would coordinate with their families for the onward transportation of their mortal remains from Mumbai airport to their respective destinations, the mission said.
Ten of the victims were from Tamil Nadu, three from Andhra Pradesh, and two from Kerala.
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