A Joyful Trip Turns to Tragedy in an Instant: Indian Tourists' Boat Capsizes in Vietnam; 15 Lives Lost at Sea
Phu Quoc (Vietnam): Indian families setting out for a holiday likely never imagined that this journey would become their last. In a tragic accident on Saturday afternoon near the beautiful tourist destination of Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam, a speedboat carrying Indian tourists capsized at sea. Fifteen Indian tourists lost their lives in this heart-wrenching incident, while 23 others were rescued and hospitalized; they are currently undergoing treatment.
According to the Indian Embassy, the deceased include 10 citizens from Tamil Nadu, two from Kerala, and three from Andhra Pradesh. At the time of the accident, the speedboat was carrying 32 tourists and some crew members. The incident occurred around 1:00 PM local time on Saturday. In an instant, the boat, once filled with joy, became a scene of screams and mourning.
Local officials stated that the speedboat, bearing registration number AG-26751, belonged to Minh Huy Phu Quoc Trading and Tourism Company Limited. An investigation into the cause of the accident is underway.
Indian Embassy Issues Helpline Numbers
The Indian Embassy has set up control rooms to assist the affected families.
Ho Chi Minh City Control Room:
- +84 36 281 7930
- +84 91 552 37 14
- +84 33 452 0414
Hanoi Control Room:
- +84 91 308 9165
The Embassy has urged affected families to contact these numbers for any information or assistance.
Wave of Grief Across the Nation
Many leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, have expressed deep grief over this tragic accident. Everyone expressed condolences to the families of the deceased and wished the injured a speedy recovery.
In an instant, the happiness of many families was shattered. Many of those who had set out to spend memorable moments with their loved ones would never return home. This tragedy has left the entire nation in deep shock.
