A boat carrying several Indian tourists capsized near Phu Quoc Island in southern Vietnam on Saturday, forcing the local authorities to search for survivors.
The Indian Embassy in Vietnam confirmed the incident in a post on X, saying that the exact number of passengers and the circumstances surrounding the accident were still being verified.
A boat carrying several Indian tourists has capsized near Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam a few hours ago. The exact details of the incident are still under investigation as search and rescue operations by local authorities are ongoing," the embassy said.
The Vietnamese authorities have launched rescue efforts and officials are still processing the incident, and to determine the extent of the tragedy.
Indian Embassy Sets Up Emergency Control Rooms
To assist the affected families, the Indian Embassy has established emergency control rooms at the Consulate General of India in Ho Chi Minh City and the Embassy of India in Hanoi.
The embassy asked anyone who had any information or assistance to contact the following helpline numbers:
Consulate General of India, Ho Chi Minh City
+84 36 281 7930
+84 91 552 37 14
+84 33 452 0414
Embassy of India, Hanoi
+84 91 308 9165
The embassy said that officials were working round the clock to help families and are answering questions.
Rescue Operations Continue
Vietnamese authorities are still conducting search and rescue operations at Phu Quoc Island, a popular tourist spot for beaches and water activities.
The number of people who were rescued, injured, or missing has not yet been determined, officials have not yet said. The reason for the boat capsize is also yet to be found out and will be investigated after rescue operations are complete.
The Indian Embassy is closely monitoring the situation and is working with local government officials to get more information about the situation.
We will provide more updates once rescue teams have made it to the scene.
