Fifteen Indian tourists were killed when a speedboat capsized near Phu Quoc Island in southern Vietnam.
The speedboat, which had departed from Hon May Rut Ngoai Island en route to An Thoi Port in Vietnam and was carrying 32 Indian tourists and 4 crew members, capsized near Phu Quoc Island. Rescue and medical teams were dispatched to the area. Fifteen tourists lost their lives in the accident, while 21 people were rescued. A statement from the Indian Embassy in Hanoi indicated that the cause of the accident is under investigation.
Located in the Gulf of Thailand, Phu Quoc is one of Vietnam’s most famous beach destinations. Hon May Rut Island is situated approximately 10 kilometers south of Phu Quoc. Both locations attract millions of tourists each year with their white-sand beaches and crystal-clear green waters.
