Vietnam Boat Accident: Speedboat loaded with Indian tourists capsizes near Phu Quoc island, 15 Indians killed
Vietnam. A very painful accident has come to light on Saturday near Phu Quoc island, a famous tourist destination located in the southern part of Vietnam. A high-speed speedboat carrying Indian tourists suddenly capsized in the sea. According to local media and news agencies, there is a serious possibility of at least 15 people, including Indians, being killed in this tragic accident. Immediately after the incident, the local administration has started search and rescue operation on war footing.
Speedboat capsized just 400 meters away from the shore
According to local media reports, this accident happened when the boat was going from ‘Hon May Rut Island’ towards ‘An Thoi Port’. Just 400 meters from the shore, the boat suddenly lost its balance and overturned in the sea. It is being told that at the time of the accident, the waves in the sea were very strong and the weather was bad. According to Vietnamese officials, a total of 36 people were on board the speedboat, which included 32 Indian tourists and 4 crew members.
Indian Embassy alert, issued helpline numbers
The Indian Embassy in Vietnam has confirmed this tragic accident. The embassy issued a statement saying that they are in constant touch with the local authorities and the rescue team so that immediate help can be provided to the affected. A boat carrying several Indian tourists capsized near Phu Quoc island in Vietnam on Saturday.
The Indian Embassy said that search and rescue operations are underway and it has set up control rooms in connection with the incident. The embassy said that local authorities are ascertaining the full details of the incident. “In a tragic incident, a boat carrying several Indian tourists capsized near Phu Quoc island in Vietnam,” the embassy posted on Twitter. It said control rooms have been set up at the Consulate General of India in Ho Chi Minh City and the Indian Embassy in Hanoi to provide information and assistance.
Indian tourists were increasing on Phu Quoc island
It is noteworthy that Phu Quoc is the largest and most beautiful island of Vietnam, which has emerged as a very popular holiday destination among Indian tourists in recent years. At present, local divers and Coast Guard are continuously carrying out rescue operations to rescue the missing people. The exact number of dead and their names are yet to be officially confirmed.
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