Prime Minister Modi offered his condolences to the families of 15 Indian tourists who died in a boat capsize in Vietnam.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his grief over the tragic boat accident involving Indian nationals near the Vietnamese island of Phu Quoc. Prime Minister Modi expressed his condolences to the bereaved families and said that the Indian Embassy and Consulate are providing all possible assistance while remaining in close contact with the Vietnamese authorities.
“I am deeply saddened to learn of the tragic news of a boat accident involving Indian nationals near Phu Quoc, Vietnam. My sincere condolences to the families who lost their loved ones. My prayers for the early recovery of the injured survivors. Our embassy and consulate are providing all possible assistance. Our officials are also in close contact with the Vietnamese authorities,” the Prime Minister said on X.
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15 Indian tourists killed in an accident
15 Indian tourists died in a boat accident.
The boat was carrying 32 Indian tourists and four crew members when it capsized near Hon My Rout Ngoi Island, off the Vietnamese island of Phu Quoc. Authorities told state media that the ship capsized about 400 meters (1,310 feet) from the island located near Phu Quoc, Vietnam’s largest island. Sources in the Andhra Pradesh government told PTI that three tourists from Andhra Pradesh were taken to hospital.
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Eyewitnesses said that nearby boats rushed to the scene and began rescuing passengers from the water before the Border Guard, Navy, Coast Guard and other emergency teams joined the operation. Reports stated that rescue efforts were hampered as many passengers remained trapped inside the capsized ship.
A government official said that the authorities are still working to determine the exact number of survivors, according to an official media report carried by Agence France-Presse. He added that initial assessments indicate that the speedboat may have capsized due to strong winds and high waves.
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