Boat Carrying Indian Tourists Capsizes Near Vietnam’s Phu Quoc Island; Many Feared Dead
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A boat carrying Indian tourists capsized near Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam, triggering a search and rescue operation by local authorities. Preliminary information suggests that around 32 people were on board the vessel at the time of the incident. Initial reports suggest 15 people have lost their lives in the mishap.
The Indian Embassy in Hanoi confirmed the incident and said that rescue efforts were being carried out by Vietnamese authorities. The embassy added that details regarding the exact number of passengers, their identities, and the cause of the accident were still being verified.
In an official statement, the Indian Embassy said, “A few hours ago, in a tragic incident near Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam, a boat carrying some Indian tourists capsized. Search and rescue operations are underway by the local authorities.”
The embassy said a control room has been established at the Indian Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City to assist affected families and provide updates related to the incident.
Authorities have urged people seeking information or assistance to contact the following helpline numbers:
- +84 362817930
- +84 915523714
- +84 334520414
- +84 913089165 (Hanoi)
The Indian mission said it is coordinating with local authorities and monitoring the situation closely as rescue operations continue.
