An accident involving a capsized boat off Vietnam’s coast is reported to have caused casualties among Indian tourists. According to multiple reports, a speedboat carrying 36 people capsizes near May Rut Ngoai Islet, prompting rescue efforts involving nearby tourist boats and responders. While the initial incident triggers a swift search, some passengers are reported to remain trapped inside the overturned vessel as rescue teams work.
The Indian Embassy in Vietnam releases lists of individuals connected to the incident. NDTV reports the embassy publishes the names of 32 Indian tourists onboard and sets up control rooms to coordinate assistance during the rescue operations. Times of India reports that 15 Indians are believed to have died in the tragedy, citing the embassy’s released list and noting the victims include people from Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.
The reports collectively indicate ongoing identification and assistance efforts by the embassy, alongside active rescue operations near the accident site.
