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Accident in Vietnam: Boat full of Indian tourists capsized, 15 died, Embassy issued helpline number

By Samira Vishwas

New Delhi, July 11. A tragic accident occurred on Saturday near Phu Quoc island of Vietnam, when a boat carrying Indian tourists capsized. 15 people died in the accident that occurred around 10.30 am. Most of them were tourists from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The Indian Embassy in Vietnam has shared this information.

on the boat 32 Indian tourists were riding

According to news agency Reuters, there were a total of 36 people on the boat, including four crew members. Of these, all 32 tourists were Indians. 21 people have been rescued. It is being told that the tourists were not wearing life jackets and when the boat capsized they got trapped under the boat.

According to the embassy, ​​after the accident, search and rescue operations are going on by the local administration. At present, all the information related to the incident is being collected from the local authorities and the situation is being continuously monitored.

Eyewitnesses said that other boats present nearby immediately reached the spot and started pulling the passengers out of the water. After this, Border Security Force, Navy, Coast Guard and other rescue agencies also reached the spot. However, the rescue operation remained difficult due to high waves and many people trapped inside the boat.

21 tourists were rescued, bodies of all the dead recovered

According to officials, 21 people were rescued safely in the accident while the bodies of all the deceased have been recovered. The injured have been admitted to hospitals for treatment. At present, the reasons for the boat capsizing are not known. The local administration has started investigating the matter.

The Indian Embassy said in a statement released on social media platform X, ‘In a tragic incident, a boat carrying Indian tourists has capsized near Phu Quoc island of Vietnam. Control rooms have been set up at the Consulate General of India in Ho Chi Minh City and the Indian Embassy in Hanoi to assist Indian citizens.

The embassy said that for any kind of assistance or information, people can contact the control room on these numbers –

  • +84362817930
  • +84915523714
  • +84334520414
  • +84913089165(Hanoi)

PM Modi expressed deep sorrow over the accident

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed deep sorrow over the boat accident involving Indian tourists in Vietnam. Expressing condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in this incident, he expressed hope for the speedy recovery of the injured.

And Andhra Pradesh government is also keeping an eye on the entire matter. The government has said that information is being collected as to how many people of Andhra Pradesh have been affected in the boat accident. At present, the exact number of people in the state who have died has not been confirmed.

The number of Indian tourists visiting Vietnam is increasing rapidly

It is noteworthy that the number of tourists from India visiting Vietnam is increasing rapidly every year. About 3,92,000 Indian tourists visited Vietnam in 2023, three times more than in 2019. This number will reach around five lakh in 2024, making India Vietnam’s eighth largest tourism market. Cheap flights, e-Visa facility, beautiful beaches and cultural similarities attract Indians.

Phu Quoc, Vietnam’s largest island

Phu Quoc Island is the largest island in Vietnam, famous for its stunning white sand beaches, blue waters and dense forests. It is known for its world-class fish sauces and seafood. Tourists enjoy Vinwonders Theme Park, the world’s longest undersea cable car, water sports, National Park and Vinpearl Safari here. Natural beauty, pearl production and exciting activities make it the ‘Island of Dreams’, visited by millions of tourists annually.

Relations between India and Vietnam are based on ancient cultural and historical links dating back to the 2nd century. In the modern era, diplomatic relations between the two countries were established in 1972. Currently these relations are at the level of Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (ECSP), updated in 2026. Defense cooperation, trade, investment, energy, digital payments and security are the key areas in the Indo-Pacific region. India considers Vietnam an important partner under the Look East Policy. Both the countries are strengthening relations through high-level visits, joint military exercises and economic partnership, which are proving beneficial for both the peoples.

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