Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expresses condolences following a speedboat accident near Vietnam’s Phu Quoc Island that kills 15 Indian nationals. Multiple reports say the victims include 13 men and 2 women, and that the boat carries 36 people in total. Other passengers are reported to have been injured.
Modi conveys sorrow to the families of those who died and says the Indian Embassy and Consulate are providing all possible assistance. Officials are described as being in close contact with Vietnamese authorities as Vietnam coordinates response efforts. Reports also note that local search and rescue operations are carried out after the speedboat capsizes, with Vietnamese authorities leading the immediate response.
Overall, the accounts agree on the death toll of 15 Indians, the location near Phu Quoc, and the government’s engagement with Vietnamese counterparts to support affected families and manage consular assistance.
