'Heavy winds and high waves': Vietnam boat tragedy kills 15 Indians - what we know so far
A speedboat carrying 36 people, including 32 Indian tourists, capsized off the coast of Phu Quoc, Vietnam, leading to 15 fatalities. Rescue efforts were hampered by high waves and trapped passengers, while the Indian embassy has established emergency response centers.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the importance of international consular support and safety protocols for tourists in foreign countries.
At least 15 Indian tourists were killed after a speedboat capsized off Vietnam's southern island of Phu Quoc on Saturday, the local media reported. The vessel overturned while returning from Hon May Rut Island to An Thoi Port, roughly 25 km from Phu Quoc International Airport.Twenty-one people survived after the speedboat capsized at around 1 pm, according to Vietnamese news portal VN Express International, citing local authorities.Boat carrying 36 people overturnsAccording to VnExpress, the speedboat was carrying 36 people, including 32 Indian tourists, three crew members and one attendant, when it capsized about 400 metres off May Rut Ngoai islet.Eyewitnesses told the media outlet that nearby boats rushed to the scene and began pulling passengers from the water before border guards, the navy, coast guard and other rescue agencies arrived.The rescue operation was complicated because several passengers were trapped inside the overturned vessel, while rough sea conditions and large waves…
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