Vietnam arrests speedboat captain after deadly capsize
The incident occurred on Saturday as the boat carrying 32 Indian tourists, three Vietnamese crew members and a tour guide overturned in rough seas off May Rut…
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The incident occurred on Saturday as the boat carrying 32 Indian tourists, three Vietnamese crew members and a tour guide overturned in rough seas off May Rut Ngoai islet, state media said. HANOI: Vietnamese police arrested on Sunday (Jul 12) the captain of a speedboat that capsized near southern Phu Quoc island, killing 15 Indian tourists, authorities said. At least 15 survivors have been discharged from hospital and were travelling back to India, New Delhi's embassy in Hanoi said on Sunday, adding that one person in critical condition was receiving treatment at a hospital in Phu Quoc.
Furthermore, The bodies of the 15 deceased would be transported to India, the embassy said. State media reports on July 12 said several tourism companies suspended their speedboat services between the islets after the deadly capsize. Phu Quoc has seen a major tourism boom in recent years, with more than 1.8 million foreigners visiting the island in 2025.
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The incident occurred on Saturday as the boat carrying 32 Indian tourists, three Vietnamese crew members and a tour guide overturned in rough seas off May Rut Ngoai islet, state media said.
reliability moderate2/3 sourcesHANOI: Vietnamese police arrested on Sunday (Jul 12) the captain of a speedboat that capsized near southern Phu Quoc island, killing 15 Indian tourists, authorities said.
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At least 15 survivors have been discharged from hospital and were travelling back to India, New Delhi's embassy in Hanoi said on Sunday, adding that one person in critical condition was receiving treatment at a hospital in Phu Quoc.
according to Channel News Asia +1The bodies of the 15 deceased would be transported to India, the embassy said.
according to Channel News Asia +1State media reports on July 12 said several tourism companies suspended their speedboat services between the islets after the deadly capsize.
according to The Straits Times - AsiaPhu Quoc has seen a major tourism boom in recent years, with more than 1.8 million foreigners visiting the island in 2025.
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