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15 Indian Tourists Die as Speedboat Capsizes Near Phu Quoc

7/11/2026

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A speedboat carrying 32 Indian tourists and four crew capsized near Phu Quoc Island, about 400 metres from Hon May Rut Ngoai Island, killing at least 15 tourists.
Vietnamese authorities rescued 21 people and recovered all the deceased.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief and said Indian missions are providing assistance.
The Indian Embassy opened control rooms in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi and started an investigation.

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A speedboat carrying 32 Indian tourists and four crew capsized near Phu Quoc Island, about 400 metres from Hon May Rut Ngoai Island, killing at least 15 tourists.
Vietnamese authorities rescued 21 people and recovered all the deceased.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief and said Indian missions are providing assistance.
The Indian Embassy opened control rooms in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi and started an investigation.