Vietnam tourist speedboat capsizes, killing 15 Indian tourists
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A tourist speedboat capsized off an island near Phu Quoc, Vietnam, on Saturday, resulting in the deaths of 15 Indian tourists. The boat was carrying 32 Indian passengers and four crew members when it overturned about 400 meters from Hon May Rut Ngoai Island. Eyewitnesses reported that nearby boats rescued survivors. The incident highlights safety concerns for tourist vessels in the area.
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High casualty count: 15 dead, many injured
The speedboat was carrying 32 Indian tourists and four crew members.
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Authorities were quoted as reporting the incident.
Opinion- High casualty count: 15 dead, many injured
- Rescue operations by nearby boats and border authorities
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Loaded language removedA tourist boat returning from an island trip in southern Vietnam capsized on Saturday, killing 15 Indian visitors, state media reported. The speedboat was carrying 32 Indian tourists and four crew members when it overturned about 400 metres (1,310 feet) from Hon May Rut Ngoai Island, which is near Phu Quoc, Vietnam’s largest island, authorities were quoted as saying.
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Authorities were quoted as reporting the incident.
OpinionEyewitnesses told local media that nearby boats rushed to the scene and began pulling passengers from the water.
OpinionA tourist speedboat capsized on Saturday in southern Vietnam, killing 15 Indian tourists.
South China Morning PostThe speedboat was carrying 32 Indian tourists and four crew members.
South China Morning PostThe capsizing occurred about 400 meters from Hon May Rut Ngoai Island, near Phu Quoc, Vietnam's largest island.
South China Morning Post