At least 15 Indians, including 13 men and 2 women, were killed after a boat carrying several tourists overturned near Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam on Saturday. There were 36 people on board the vessel.21 people were rescued and taken to hospital, including two in critical condition, as per the state media. The Indian mission has set up control rooms to assist those affected. NDTV reported.
The vessel was carrying 36 people, including 32 Indian tourists, three crew members and one attendant, as per local media reports. The boat reportedly overturned shortly after leaving Hon May Rut Ngoai island for An Thoi Port, amid rough seas and strong winds. All passengers and crew members fell into the water.
Sharing the update on X, the embassy wrote, "In a tragic incident, a boat carrying several Indian tourists has capsized near Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam. Exact details of the incident are being ascertained as search and rescue operations by local authorities are ongoing."
The Indian Ambassador, accompanied by Embassy officials, is en route to Phu Quoc Island to oversee consular assistance, coordinate with Vietnamese authorities, and support the affected Indian nationals.
