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Vietnam boat capsize: Two people from Andhra killed, 3 others hospitalised

From Hindustan Times · () English

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Two individuals from Andhra Pradesh, India, died and three others were hospitalized after a tourist boat carrying 32 Indian tourists capsized near Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam.
  • The tourist speedboat, organized by Vietnam-based Threeland Travel, overturned while returning to An Thoi Port, resulting in 15 Indian tourist fatalities and 21 rescues.
  • Rough sea conditions and potential mechanical failure are suspected causes, with investigations ongoing; the trip was part of a business incentive program for mobile company distributors.

Tragedy struck near Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island when a tourist boat carrying 32 Indian nationals and four crew members capsized, claiming the lives of 15 Indian tourists and leaving 21 others rescued. Among the deceased were two individuals from Machilipatnam in Andhra Pradesh, India, with three other state residents hospitalized following the incident.

Preliminary information indicates that two persons from Machilipatnam are among the deceased. We are coordinating with the Indian Embassy and the Vietnamese authorities, and further details will be shared after official confirmation.

— Andhra Pradesh sourcesProviding initial details about the victims from the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.

The tourist speedboat, organized by Vietnam-based Threeland Travel through local vendor Sai Vietnam, overturned while en route back to An Thoi Port. A large-scale rescue operation involving the An Thoi Border Guard Station, Navy, Coast Guard Region 4, and local boats was launched, deploying life rafts and jet skis.

The tour was organised by Vietnam-based Threeland Travel through local coordinating vendor Sai Vietnam.

— SourcesIdentifying the travel companies involved in organizing the ill-fated trip.

Preliminary reports suggest rough sea conditions and possible mechanical failure as causes for the accident. The group of Indian tourists was reportedly associated with a mobile company, participating in a business incentive trip for distributors who met sales targets. While some reports indicated around 70 people were hospitalized, the exact number of injured and their conditions are still being clarified.

As far as we know, around 70 members were hospitalised. We took them to the hospital, but we do not know what happened afterwards because we are still on the island.

— Harihar SrinivasA member of the Indian group, describing the aftermath and confusion following the incident.

One survivor, Harihar Srinivas, described the incident, stating that strong winds caused the boat to overturn. He noted that the boat was closed, which he believes increased the risk compared to an open vessel. Investigations into the exact cause of the capsize are continuing.

It was a closed boat. That is the issue. If it had been an open boat, the risk might not have been as high.

— Harihar SrinivasExplaining a potential factor contributing to the severity of the accident.
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