At least 15 people killed as tourist boat capsizes off Vietnam coast
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A tourist boat carrying 36 people capsized off Phu Quoc Island, killing at least 15. The Indian Embassy has set up emergency response centers to assist the victims.
A tourist boat capsized near Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam, killing at least 15 people. Reuters reports this, citing VnExpress, writes UNN.
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According to local authorities, there were 36 people on board: 32 tourists from India, three crew members, and one escort. 21 people managed to survive. The boat capsized about 400 meters from the shore while traveling from Hon May Rut Island to An Thoi port.
The Indian Embassy in Vietnam said it is monitoring the situation and has set up emergency response centers in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi to assist the families of the victims.
Search and rescue operation is ongoing
The exact details of the incident are being clarified as local authorities conduct search and rescue operations
According to VnExpress, at the time of the accident, the area experienced rough weather conditions and high waves. Phu Quoc Island is one of Vietnam's most popular tourist destinations and has been particularly popular among tourists from India in recent years.