Vietnam Boat Tragedy: 15 Indians died in Vietnam boat accident, Prime Minister and President expressed grief

Deadly Vietnam Boat Tragedy News: A very terrible and fatal marine accident has occurred off the coast of An Giang province of Vietnam. Due to bad sea conditions here, a tourist speedboat suddenly capsized in deep water on Saturday. 15 Indian tourists have tragically died on the spot in this very tragic boat accident. This news is considered very sad and heartbreaking for both India and Vietnam.

A total of 32 Indian tourists, a Vietnamese tour guide and three crew members were on board the boat for the trip. 19 people were rescued safely immediately after the accident, but the condition of some is still very critical. Intensive medical treatment of two Indian citizens is currently going on with utmost caution in the local hospital. After this terrible tragedy, a large-scale rescue operation has been conducted in the entire area.

Leaders sent condolence messages

Vietnamese President To Lam and Prime Minister Le Minh Hung have expressed their deep sorrow over this huge accident. He has sent his separate official condolence messages to Indian President Draupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Vietnamese leaders have expressed their deepest sympathies to the people of India and the bereaved families of the deceased. Both the countries are continuously working together in coordination with each other after this terrible and tragic accident.

Rescue and relief operations continue

Top Vietnamese officials immediately began a large-scale search-and-rescue operation. All necessary steps are being taken by the government to ensure proper and good medical treatment of the injured. The officials have assured the families of the victims of this accident of providing all possible help from their side. The concerned agencies have started their high level investigation to find out the true and exact cause of the accident as soon as possible.

Compensation announced

Tran Minh Khoa, Chairman of the People’s Committee of Phu Quoc Special Zone, has given very important and detailed information about the compensation. The owner of the tourist boat has promised to pay a huge compensation of US $ 1,000 to the families of each person who died. Apart from this, financial compensation of US$ 500 will also be given to each injured passenger immediately. Authorities in An Giang province and the Phu Quoc Special Zone will also provide a large sum of 26 million Vietnamese dong, or about $1,000, to the families of the dead.

Conversation between foreign ministers

Vietnam’s Foreign Minister Le Hoi Trung also met India’s Foreign Minister Dr. S. Has sent his special condolence message to Jaishankar. Police officers and the medical team are working very quickly to correctly identify the victims and complete all the necessary paperwork. Officials are making continuous efforts in coordination with diplomatic representatives there to bring back the bodies of the deceased to India. As per the wishes of the families of the deceased tourists, all further necessary arrangements will be made very soon on priority basis.

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ongoing treatment of the injured

All the people injured in this very tragic and terrible accident are being treated with utmost care in local hospitals. The Vietnamese government is ensuring that the injured tourists do not suffer from any major medical problems. Under the applicable rules, a firm promise has been made to provide all other necessary assistance to the victims in future also. The embassy officials of both the countries are gathering complete information from moment to moment and sharing it with each other in a very good manner.