A speedboat carrying Indian tourists capsizes off southern Vietnam, killing 15 people, according to multiple reports. The boat overturns in rough seas near an islet in the region of May Rut Ngoai, less than half a kilometre from shore, shortly after departing Saturday afternoon. Local media and international outlets report that the crew includes Vietnamese members, while the passengers are largely Indian tourists. Rescue operations follow, with several sources stating that 21 people are saved, though other reporting also notes that two Indian tourists are in critical condition. A witness describes people being submerged by waves while still signaling for help. Vietnam police detain the captain after the incident, with reports indicating an investigation into the circumstances of the capsize. One outlet cites local reporting that 32 Indian tourists and four Vietnamese crew members were onboard when the boat overturned. Authorities and media continue to provide updates on the number of survivors and the condition of those injured.
Captain detained after speedboat capsizes off southern Vietnam, killing 15 Indian tourists
A speedboat carrying Indian tourists capsizes off southern Vietnam, killing 15 people, according to multiple reports. The boat overturns in rough seas near an islet in the region of May Rut Ngoai, les...
- A speedboat capsizes in rough seas off southern Vietnam near May Rut Ngoai islet, less than half a kilometre from shore.
- 15 people die, and multiple reports say 21 are rescued.
- The passengers are Indian tourists, with four Vietnamese crew members reported onboard.
- Vietnamese police detain the speedboat captain as an investigation begins.
- Some injured survivors are reported as in critical condition.
"They were being submerged by the waves but still waving their hands for help," a witness said.
1 month agoThe speedboat was just .3 miles from shore and was carrying 32 Indian tourists.
1 month agoVietnamese police detained Sunday the captain of a speedboat that capsized off southern Vietnam, killing 15 Indian tourists.
1 month agoVietnamese police detained the captain of a speedboat on Sunday that capsized off southern Vietnam, killing 15 Indian tourists.
1 month agoA tourist boat carrying Indian tourists and Vietnamese crew members capsized off May Rut Ngoai islet, killing 15 people.
1 month agoVietnamese police detained Sunday the captain of a speedboat that capsized off southern Vietnam, killing 15 Indian tourists.
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