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Vietnam police detain captain after speedboat capsizing kills 15 Indian tourists
AP News • • world
Key Points:
- Vietnamese police detained Nguyen Hong Hai, the 57-year-old captain of a speedboat that capsized near Phu Quoc island, resulting in the deaths of 15 Indian tourists and injuring 17 others.
- The speedboat, carrying 32 Indian tourists and four Vietnamese crew, overturned shortly after departing Hon May Rut Ngoai island, with rough seas and waves up to 3 meters hampering rescue efforts.
- The victims were employees and partners of India’s Lava International on a company trip; survivors have mostly been discharged and are returning to India, while one remains in critical condition.
- Rescue was complicated by rough conditions, with nearby boats and Jet Skis aiding survivors, though some passengers were trapped inside the boat and many did not wear life jackets properly.
- Vietnam is a growing tourism destination for Indians, with about 750,000 Indian visitors in 2025, driven by increased direct flights and liberal visa policies.
