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15 Killed as Speedboat Capsizes in Vietnam
The New York Times • • world
Key Points:
- A speedboat carrying 36 people, including 32 Indian tourists, capsized near Phu Quoc island in southern Vietnam, resulting in 15 deaths due to rough seas and strong winds.
- The boat was en route from a nearby island to An Thoi port when the accident occurred about 400 meters into the journey.
- Vietnamese authorities and the Indian Embassy have set up control rooms to assist families, and an investigation into the incident is underway.
- Phu Quoc is a popular tourist destination known for its beaches and visa-free entry for foreign visitors, with a significant increase in Indian tourists in recent years.
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences to the families of the victims on social media.
