Vietnam boat accident: PM Modi tweets ‘extremely saddened’ as 15 Indians die in Phu Quoc
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said he was deeply saddened by the deaths of Indian nationals in a boat accident near Phu Quoc in
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said he was deeply saddened by the deaths of Indian nationals in a boat accident near Phu Quoc in Vietnam. Expressing his sincere condolences to the families who lost their loved ones, he said that Indian missions are providing all possible help. 15 Indian tourists were killed in the incident on Saturday. According to PTI sources, the tourists were employees of a private mobile phone company — Lava Mobile — attending an annual meeting. "Extremely saddened to learn about the tragic news of a boat accident involving Indian nationals near Phu Quoc, Vietnam," Modi said in a post on X. “My sincere condolences to the families who lost their loved ones. My prayers for the early recovery of the injured survivors.” Quick answers to key questions • 5 QUESTIONS 1 What caused the boat accident near Phu Quoc, Vietnam? ⌵ The exact cause of the boat accident is under investigation, but preliminary reports suggest it may have overturned due to strong winds and high waves in the area.
2 How many tourists were on board the boat that capsized near Phu Quoc? ⌵ The boat was carrying 36 people, including 32 Indian tourists and four crew members, when it capsized off the coast of Phu Quoc. 3 What assistance is the Indian Embassy providing after the boat accident in Vietnam? ⌵ The Indian Embassy in Vietnam is providing assistance to the families of the victims and is in close contact with local authorities to monitor the situation and facilitate rescue efforts. 4 Who were the deceased in the Phu Quoc boat accident? ⌵ Among the deceased were employees of a private mobile phone company, specifically two individuals from Machilipatnam in Andhra Pradesh, according to preliminary reports. 5 What actions were taken immediately after the boat capsized near Phu Quoc? ⌵ Immediately after the accident, nearby boats responded quickly to rescue passengers, followed by a coordinated rescue operation involving the Vietnamese navy, coast guard, and local rescue agencies.
The prime minister also said that the Indian Embassy and Consulate are providing all possible assistance. "Our officials are also in close contact with the Vietnamese authorities," he said. PM Modi departed for home on Saturday after concluding a two-day visit to New Zealand. Also Read | 15 dead, several missing after speedboat carrying Indians sinks in Vietnam Vietnam boat accident A speedboat carrying 32 Indian tourists and four crew members capsized about 400 metres off Hon May Rut Ngoai, an island in the An Thoi archipelago off the coast of Phu Quoc, according to Vietnamese news portal VN Express International. The tour was reportedly organised by Vietnam-based Threeland Travel through local coordinating vendor Sai Vietnam. 21 people were rescued, and all the dead (15) were recovered, authorities said. The injured were taken to hospitals. Of the survivors, 17 were passengers, and four were crew members. Two remained in critical condition, and all 36 persons on board have been accounted for, the authorities said.
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