Police in southern An Giang province on July 12 decided to detain and launch criminal proceedings against a local man for alleged legal violations tied to the tourist boat capsize that claimed the lives of 15 visitors in Phu Quoc.
The detainee was identified as captain Nguyen Hong Hai, 57, a resident of Thuan Tien hamlet, Son Kien commune, An Giang province, who was temporarily staying in the Phu Quoc special zone.
Investigators speak with crew members involved in the accident in Phu Quoc. Photo by Read/Duong Dong. |
The tourist speedboat overturned at 1 p.m. on Saturday in waters off An Thoi in the Phu Quoc Special Zone, leaving 15 Indian tourists dead.
Investigators and other competent forces immediately conducted a scene examination, gathered evidence and documents, and recorded statements from those involved to determine the cause of the accident.
The investigation is ongoing to ensure any violations are strictly dealt with under Vietnamese law.
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