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Indian Embassy in Vietnam shares update on boat accident survivor
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Indian Embassy in Vietnam shares update on boat accident survivor

From Times of Oman · () English

Summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • An Indian national who survived a tragic boat capsize in Phu Quoc, Vietnam, has successfully undergone a medical procedure.
  • The survivor is now receiving treatment in a Ho Chi Minh City hospital, and family members have arrived to be with him.
  • The remains of 15 Indian tourists killed in the accident are being repatriated to India.

The Indian national who survived a devastating boat capsize off Vietnam's Phu Quoc island has successfully undergone a medical procedure, according to an update from the Indian Embassy in Vietnam. The survivor is currently being treated at a hospital in Ho Chi Minh City.

The Indian national undergoing treatment at Phu Quoc after the tragic boat accident successfully underwent a medical procedure yesterday evening. He has been admitted to a hospital in Ho Chi Minh City today. His family members have also arrived in Ho Chi Minh City. We continue to pray for his early recovery.

— Embassy of India in VietnamThe Embassy of India in Vietnam provided an update on the condition and treatment of the boat accident survivor.

Family members of the survivor have also arrived in Ho Chi Minh City to support him during his recovery. The embassy expressed continued prayers for his swift return to health. The incident involved a speedboat carrying 32 Indian tourists and four Vietnamese crew members, which overturned near the shore on Saturday afternoon.

Tragically, 15 Indian tourists lost their lives in the accident. The mortal remains of these victims are scheduled to be flown back to India today. The flight is set to depart from Ho Chi Minh City and will land at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai.

The mortal remains of the 15 Indian nationals who tragically lost their lives in the July 11 boat accident will be repatriated from Ho Chi Minh City to India today via Vietnam Airlines flight VN979.

— Embassy of India in VietnamThe embassy announced the plan to repatriate the bodies of the Indian tourists who died in the accident.

Authorities have identified the deceased tourists as hailing from Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala. The Indian Embassy and Consulate are coordinating with relevant state authorities in India to facilitate the onward transit of the bodies to the victims' hometowns and are offering assistance to the grieving families. Dedicated helpline numbers have been established by the administrations of the affected Indian states to support the relatives of those who perished.

The Embassy in Hanoi and the Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City pray for the family members of the deceased. We are available for any assistance.

— Embassy of India in VietnamThe diplomatic mission offered condolences and assistance to the families of the victims.
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