Vietnam police detain captain after speedboat capsizing kills 15 Indian tourists
Authorities are investigating possible safety violations as the Indian Embassy begins repatriating the victims’ bodies and 16 survivors head home.
- On Saturday, a speedboat carrying 32 Indian tourists and four crew members capsized about 400 metres off Hon May Rut Ngoai Island near Phu Quoc, killing 15 Indian Nationals.
- Vietnamese Prime Minister ordered a thorough investigation into the fatal incident, while authorities arrested the speedboat captain following the capsize in rough seas.
- Of the 15 victims, 10 were from Tamil Nadu, three from Andhra Pradesh, and two from Kerala; state governments issued helpline numbers for families.
- Mortal remains of the 15 Indian Nationals reached Ho Chi Minh City on Sunday for repatriation, while 16 of the 17 rescued tourists are traveling home and one remains hospitalized in critical condition in Phu Quoc.
- The Indian Embassy and Consulate teams are coordinating with Vietnamese authorities "who are committed to providing all assistance for the earliest transportation of the mortal remains to India.
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Vietnam tragedy: Bodies of Indian tourists being sent back
Fifteen Indian tourists died and one remains critically injured after a speedboat carrying 32 Indian tourists and four local crew members capsized off Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island. The bodies of the deceased have been moved to Ho Chi Minh City for repatriation, while most rescued tourists are returning to India. Vietnamese authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
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