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Bodies of 15 Indian tourists killed in Vietnam boat accident are flown home
AP News • • world
Key Points:
- Fifteen Indian tourists died when a speedboat capsized off southern Vietnam near Phu Quoc island, with 16 survivors rescued and one remaining in critical condition.
- The speedboat, carrying 32 Indian tourists and four Vietnamese crew, overturned shortly after departure amid rough weather and a large wave.
- The boat’s captain is under investigation for alleged violations of waterway safety regulations.
- The deceased tourists were part of a company trip organized by Lava International, with victims from Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala states.
- The Indian Embassy coordinated the repatriation of the bodies, with the flight carrying remains arriving in Mumbai and survivors returning home.
