Boat carrying tourists capsizes off Vietnam's Phu Quoc island, killing 15

A tragic accident off Vietnam's southern island of Phu Quoc has claimed the lives of at least 15 Indian tourists. The boat, carrying 36 people in total, capsized on Saturday, July 11, resulting in the deaths of the tourists and three crew members. Twenty-one individuals survived the incident.

The vessel was en route from Hon May Rut Island to An Thoi Port when it overturned approximately 400 meters offshore. Local authorities cited by VnExpress reported that the sea conditions were rough at the time, with large waves contributing to the accident.

Phu Quoc, Vietnam's largest island, has become a popular tourist destination, attracting a significant number of Indian visitors in recent years. India's embassy in Vietnam has confirmed it is monitoring the situation closely. Emergency response centers have been established in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi to offer support to the families affected by this disaster. The embassy described the incident as "tragic" and stated that exact details are still being ascertained as search and rescue operations continue.

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Exact details of the incident are being ascertained as search and rescue operations by local authorities are ongoing.