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15 Indian tourists killed in Vietnam speedboat capsize near Phu Quoc
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15 Indian tourists lost their lives when a speedboat capsized off Vietnam's Phu Quoc island on Saturday, July 11, 2026. The vessel was carrying 32 Indian tourists and four crew members when it overturned about 400 metres from Hon May Rut Ngoai island Source: AP News, BBC.
What happened
The boat departed Hon May Rut Ngoai after noon and capsized shortly after, less than half a kilometre from shore Source: Al Jazeera. Rough seas with waves up to 3 metres hampered rescue efforts Source: AP News. Nearby boats rescued 21 people; two survivors remain in critical condition Source: DW News. Witnesses reported that many passengers were trapped inside the vessel Source: Al Jazeera and that some were not wearing life jackets despite instructions Source: AP News.
Victims and response
The deceased included 10 from Tamil Nadu, three from Andhra Pradesh, and two from Kerala Source: The Hindu. Many were employees or distributors of Lava International on an incentive trip Source: BBC, DW News. The Indian Embassy set up control rooms in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City Source: CNN. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences, and state governments are coordinating with authorities Source: DW News, The Hindu.
Investigation
Authorities are examining rough seas and possible mechanical failure as causes Source: The Hindu. An official investigation is underway Source: CNA.
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8 quotesAP News↗
“Two Indian tourists were in critical condition after a speedboat capsized off southern Vietnam, killing 15 people, officials said Sunday.”
The Hindu↗
“The Embassy said 15 Indian tourists lost their lives in the mishap, including 10 from Tamil Nadu, three from Andhra Pradesh and two from Kerala.”
BBC↗
“Local authorities say 32 Indians and four crew were on board the vessel, which overturned about 400 metres (1,312 ft) from Hon May Rut Ngoai island in rough sea conditions on Saturday.”
DW News↗
“The Indian embassy released the names of all 32 Indians who were aboard the boat that capsized near Phu Quoc island in Vietnam. At least 15 of them died.”
Al Jazeera↗
“Many of the victims were trapped inside the vessel, making the rescue difficult, VN Express reported.”
SCMP↗
“Three of his friends were on the boat. “Two have died, and the other, I was told, is critical,” he said.”
CNN↗
“India’s embassy in Vietnam said it was monitoring the incident and had established emergency response centres in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi to assist affected families.”
CNA↗
“Nguyen Tien Hai, a provincial official of the ruling Communist Party, said initial assessments suggested that the speedboat may have overturned due to heavy winds and high waves.”