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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

15 Indian tourists killed as speedboat capsizes near Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island

At least 15 Indian tourists lost their lives after a speedboat overturned near Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island on Saturday, with local authorities confirming the fatalities, according to AP.

The report said 21 people survived the accident. The boat was carrying 36 people which included 32 Indian tourists, three crew members and one attendant.

The Indian Embassy in Vietnam released the names of the 32 Indian touristswho were on board the boat that capsized near Phu Quoc Island. In a post on X, it said it was continuing to verify details about the casualties and would provide further updates as more information becomes available.

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