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Condolences from New Zealand, PM Modi concerned over death of 15 Indian tourists in Vietnam

By Sandy Verma

15 Indian tourists died in a tragic accident in Vietnam on Saturday. After learning about this incident, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences from his visit to New Zealand. Besides, the concerned Prime Minister’s message to the bereaved relatives, they should keep in touch with the Indian Embassy in Vietnam. The Embassy is providing all possible assistance in this difficult situation.

After receiving the news of the accident, the Prime Minister wrote on the X-Handle on Saturday, ‘I am shocked by the news of the tragic accident in a boat carrying Indian tourists near Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam. Indian Embassies and Consulates are providing all possible assistance during this difficult time. Our officials are in close contact with the Vietnamese administration. My deepest condolences to the families of those who died in the accident. May God give them strength to bear this sorrow. I also pray for the speedy recovery of the injured.

It should be noted that a boat carrying tourists sank in a terrible accident in Vietnam on Saturday. At least 15 Indian citizens were victims of this accident while visiting Phu Quoc island in the country. This information was made public by the Indian Embassy in Vietnam. It is known that there were 32 Indian tourists and four sailors in the speedboat at the time of the accident. According to Vietnamese media reports, the boat overturned about 400 meters from the island of Hoan Mae Rut Ngoi. Other nearby tourist boats rushed to the spot and joined the rescue effort. A boat driver claimed that he reached there 5 minutes after the accident and rescued some passengers from the overturned boat. Several passengers were trapped inside the overturned boat, making rescue operations difficult.

There were 32 Indian tourists and four sailors on board the speedboat at the time of the accident.

The accident was reported by the Indian Embassy on the X-Handle. Where it is said, ‘A boat carrying Indian tourists capsized in Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam.’ A control room has been opened by the Consulate General of India in Ho Chi Minh City and the Indian Embassy in Hanoi to assist Indian nationals in this tragic accident. According to the embassy, ​​any assistance is requested to contact the following number. They are, +84362817930, +84915523714 and +84334520414. Also the Embassy in Hanoi can be contacted at +84913089165.

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