Vietnam July 11: More than 15 people have died in a boat accident that occurred at the Vietnam Island tourist destination. Most of the Indians were traveling in this boat. They had gone to Vietnam for a trip from various parts of India, including Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The accident occurred while traveling in the boat.
A total of 36 people were traveling in this boat. More than 15 of them have died, while the rest are missing. Rescue operations are underway.
A tragedy occurred in Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam. Suddenly, waves and winds increased in the sea. As a result, the boat capsized. There were some other tourists in boats nearby. Meanwhile, many were dead by the time the rescue teams reached the spot and started the rescue operation. The search for the missing has intensified. The Indian Embassy in Vietnam has opened a control room.
The Indian Embassy said that a boat carrying Indian tourists has capsized near Iceland in Phu Quoc, Vietnam. Rescue operations are underway. We are receiving information about the incident. We are in touch with local authorities and are receiving information about the rescue operations.
The Consulate General of India in Vietnam has opened a control room to provide information and assistance to the affected families. The helpline numbers are +84 36 281 7930, +84 91 552 37 14 and +84 33 452 0414. The affected families have been asked to call these numbers to get assistance. The control number near Hanoi is +84 91 308 9165.
The death toll is likely to rise. Videos of the rescue operations are circulating on social media. Rescue operations are also being hampered by the heavy seas.