At least 15 Indian tourists killed after boat capsizes near Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam
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Boat carrying several Indian tourists capsizes in Vietnam Photograph: (X)
Control rooms have been set up in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi to assist affected families and provide information about the incident.
At least 15 Indian tourists were killed after a boat capsized near Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam on Saturday (July 11) said the Indian Embassy. There were 32 Indian tourists on the boat when it capsized. Rescue operations are on and officials are working to establish the full details of the incident.
Ten of those who have died are from Tamil Nadu, 3 from AP, and 2 from Kerala.
Taking to X the Indian Embassy in Vietnam wrote, “In a tragic incident, a boat carrying several Indian tourists has capsized near Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam a few hours ago. Exact details of the incident are being ascertained as search and rescue operations by local authorities are ongoing."
Control rooms have been set up in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi to assist affected families and provide information about the incident.
"In order to provide information and assistance to affected families, a Control Room at the Consulate General of India in Ho Chi Minh City has been set up," said the statement by the Indian Embassy.
According to the Indian Embassy there were 32 Indian tourists on the boat when it capsized. A list containing the names of the tourists has been released.
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Family members seeking information or assistance can contact the Consulate General of India in Ho Chi Minh City at +84 36 281 7930, +84 91 552 37 14, or +84 33 452 0414. The Hanoi control room can be reached at +84 91 308 9165.
According to the local authorities, 21 people were rescued, while all 15 victims were recovered. The injured were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment.
