15 Indian Tourists Killed As Boat Overturns In Vietnam

At least 15 Indians, including 13 men and 2 women, were killed after a boat carrying several tourists overturned near Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam on Saturday. There were 36 people on board the vessel.

21 people were rescued and taken to hospital, including two in critical condition, as per the state media. The Indian mission has set up control rooms to assist those affected. The incident happened at 1:00 pm local time (11:30 am IST).

The vessel was carrying 36 people, including 32 Indian tourists, three crew members and one attendant, as per local media reports. The boat reportedly overturned shortly after leaving Hon May Rut Ngoai island for An Thoi Port, amid rough seas and strong winds. All passengers and crew members fell into the water.

Sharing the update on X, the embassy wrote, "In a tragic incident, a boat carrying several Indian tourists has capsized near Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam. Exact details of the incident are being ascertained as search and rescue operations by local authorities are ongoing."

In a tragic incident, a boat carrying several Indian tourists has capsized near Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam a few hours ago.

Exact details of the incident are being ascertained as search and rescue operations by local authorities are ongoing.

In order to provide information…

— India in Vietnam (@AmbHanoi) July 11, 2026

The Indian Ambassador, accompanied by Embassy officials, is en route to Phu Quoc Island to oversee consular assistance, coordinate with Vietnamese authorities, and support the affected Indian nationals.

In a post on X, Lava Mobiles said some of their team members and channel partners were involved in the incident.

"We are in constant touch with the Embassy of India in Vietnam and the local authorities to gather information about the safety and well-being of our people. Our immediate priority is to extend all possible support to those affected and their families. Our teams in both India and Vietnam are in regular contact with the families and are providing all possible assistance," the company said in a statement.

A total of 110 Lava Distributors and Employees from South India were on a visit together, sources said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the tragedy in a post on X."Extremely saddened to learn about the tragic news of a boat accident involving Indian nationals near Phu Quoc, Vietnam. My sincere condolences to the families who lost their loved ones. My prayers for the early recovery of the injured survivors. Our Embassy and Consulate are providing all possible assistance. Our officials are also in close contact with the Vietnamese authorities," he said.

Extremely saddened to learn about the tragic news of a boat accident involving Indian nationals near Phu Quoc, Vietnam.

My sincere condolences to the families who lost their loved ones. My prayers for the early recovery of the injured survivors.

Our Embassy and Consulate are…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 11, 2026

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi urged the government and the Ministry of External Affairs "to work closely with the Vietnamese authorities to ensure that every possible effort is made in the ongoing rescue operations and that all necessary assistance is extended to the affected families."

"My heartfelt condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones. My thoughts are also with those who are still missing, and with their families enduring an agonising wait," he said in a statement on X.

Andhra Pradesh Minister of Human Resources Development Nara Lokesh spoke with senior officials regarding the accident and sought details from AP Bhavan officials in New Delhi as well as state government authorities.

He asked for information on reports that people from Andhra Pradesh may be among those affected by the accident. Officials indicated that tourists from Andhra Pradesh, who were on a leisure trip, may have been involved in the incident.

Lokesh directed officials to coordinate with the Central Government to ensure all possible assistance is provided to the affected persons and their families.

To support the affected tourists and their families, the Indian mission has opened control rooms at two locations: the Consulate General of India in Ho Chi Minh City and the Embassy in Hanoi.

Those seeking information or assistance can reach the control room in Ho Chi Minh City at: +84 36 281 7930, +84 91 552 37 14 and +84 33 452 0414.

The control room in Hanoi can be contacted at: +84 91 308 9165.

The Indian mission said both control rooms are available for any queries or support related to the incident.