15 Indians dead as boat carrying tourists capsizes near Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam
At least 15 Indian tourists were killed after a speedboat carrying 32 Indian passengers and four crew members capsized near Phu Quoc Island in southern
At least 15 Indian tourists were killed after a speedboat carrying 32 Indian passengers and four crew members capsized near Phu Quoc Island in southern Vietnam on Saturday, according to Vietnamese news website VnExpress International. Rescue operations are underway as authorities continue to search the area and ascertain the full circumstances of the accident. The Indian Embassy in Vietnam said it is closely monitoring the situation and remains in contact with the local administration. Read Full Story "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," the embassy said in a post on X.
The embassy has also set up a control room in Ho Chi Minh City to provide information and assistance to affected families. 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. In order to provide information— India in Vietnam (@AmbHanoi) July 11, 2026 The post further read, "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 setup which can be reached at: +84 36 281 7930, +84 91 552 37 14 and +84 33 452 0414.
A Control room has been established in Hanoi and can be reached at +84 91 308 9165. We are available for any assistance and queries." Local authorities initiated a rescue operation soon after the boat capsized and a search for the passengers onboard is underway. Several nearby tourist boats rushed to the scene after spotting the overturned vessel and joined the rescue efforts. One of the boat operators involved in the rescue told Vietnamese news website VnExpress International that his vessel reached the site within about five minutes. However, the rescue operation proved difficult as several passengers were trapped inside the capsized boat. "Only a few people were brought out conscious," the boat operator was quoted as saying by VnExpress International.
The report added that sea conditions off An Thoi were rough at the time of the incident. Although there was no rainfall, tourist boats were continuing to operate in the area when the accident occurred. A YEAR AFTER ANOTHER BOATING TRAGEDY The latest accident comes nearly a year after another major boating tragedy in Vietnam. In July 2025, a tourist boat carrying 48 people, including at least 20 children, capsized in Ha Long Bay during a sudden storm, killing at least 35 passengers. The boat turned upside down because of strong winds. The incident had renewed concerns over maritime safety and emergency preparedness in the country's popular tourist destinations. Ends
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