Boat carrying tourists capsizes off Vietnam's Phu Quoc island, killing 15
Authorities said rough seas may have overturned the boat as rescue teams pulled 21 survivors from the water and transported the injured to hospitals.
- A speedboat carrying 32 Indian tourists and four crew members capsized approximately 400 meters off the coast of Hon May Rut Ngoai Island near Vietnam's popular tourist destination, Phu Quoc Island.
- The accident resulted in the confirmed deaths of 15 Indian passengers, while local authorities and rescue teams successfully pulled 21 survivors from the water.
- Initial reports indicate the maritime incident was triggered by rough sea conditions and large waves, though no rainfall was occurring at the time.
- Nearby tourist vessels rushed to the scene within minutes to initiate the rescue operation, which was heavily impeded because multiple victims became trapped inside the overturned boat.
- The Indian Embassy in Vietnam has established dedicated emergency control rooms in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to coordinate with local administration and assist the families of the victims.
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The speedboat capsizes only 400 meters from the shore – at least 15 Indian tourists are killed. More missing people are wanted.
A speedboat capsized near the Vietnamese coast. Fifteen Indian tourists were killed in the incident, according to Vietnamese media reports. The accident occurred about 400 meters from the island of May Rut, about ten kilometers south of Phu Quoc. This is the largest island in Vietnam and a popular beach destination. The cause of the accident is being investigated, but it is clear that there were strong winds. There were 32 tourists and four cr…
A boat capsizes in southern Vietnam and kills 15 Indian tourists not far from shore
A boat has capsized in southern Vietnam, killing 15 Indian tourists less than half a kilometer from shore. The speedboat was carrying 32 Indian tourists and four crew members when it overturned Saturday afternoon near Phu Quoc. Witnesses said nearby…
At least 15 tourists dead after boat capsizes near Vietnam
A speedboat carrying 32 Indian tourists capsized near the popular southern Vietnam destination of Phu Quoc island on Saturday, the Indian Embassy in Hanoi said. Fifteen people were killed, according to the Vietnamese news site VnExpress, which cited the local authorities. The boat was carrying four crew members in addition to the tourists, the site...
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