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A boat capsizes in southern Vietnam and kills 15 tourists not far from shore
NBC News • • world
Key Points:
- A speedboat carrying 32 Indian tourists and four crew capsized near Hon May Rut Ngoai Island, Vietnam, resulting in 15 deaths and multiple injuries, with passengers trapped inside the boat according to witnesses.
- The accident occurred less than half a kilometer from shore amid rough seas and strong winds, and rescue efforts included nearby boats, life buoys, and jet skis, but emergency medical care was reportedly unavailable at the shore initially.
- Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung ordered an investigation and called for accountability and a review of maritime safety in the area, while Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences and assured embassy support for the victims.
- Many victims are from the Indian states of Telangana and Tamil Nadu, with local authorities establishing control rooms and coordinating assistance for families of those affected.
- Hon May Rut Ngoai Island and nearby Phu Quoc are popular tourist destinations known for their beaches and clear waters, attracting millions of visitors annually.
