15 Indian tourists killed in Vietnam boat accident
Fifteen Indian tourists were killed in Vietnam on Saturday when a sightseeing boat capsized off the coast of Phu Quoc, a major attraction known for its coral reefs and island-hopping excursions.The speedboat was leaving the Hon May Rut Ngoai, an island in the An Thoi archipelago, with 32 Indian tourists and four crew members when it overturned about 400 metres off the shore.
A total of 21 people, including all 4 crew members, were rescued and admitted to hospitals. Two survivors remain in critical condition and are receiving intensive medical care.
The Indian Embassy in Vietnam confirmed that 10 of the 15 victims were from Tamil Nadu, three from Andhra Pradesh, and two from Kerala.
Local media outlets reported strong wave and wind conditions in the region during the accident. Tourist boats in the vicinity of the accident site rushed to pull passengers from the water before the border guards, the Navy, the Coast Guard, and other forces joined the search-and-rescue operation, Vietnamese news portal VN Express International reported.
The exact cause of the incident is yet to be ascertained. Television footage aired by Vietnamese media showed rough seas and strong winds as rescue teams threw lifebuoys to people in the water.
VN Express International also quoted eyewitnesses saying some of the passengers were trapped inside the overturned boat, which made rescue difficult.
Expressing grief over the incident, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the Indian Embassy and Consulate are providing all possible assistance. “Our officials are also in close contact with the Vietnamese authorities,” Mr. Modi said in a post on X.
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