The speedboat overturned approximately 400 meters off Hon May Rut Ngoai while en route from Hon May Rut to An Thoi Port. All passengers were later brought ashore, with 21 people surviving and 15 confirmed deceased.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences for the Indian tourists who perished in Vietnam. “Extremely saddened to learn about the tragic news of a boat accident involving Indian nationals near Phu Quoc, Vietnam. My heartfelt condolences to the families grieving their loved ones. I pray for the swift recovery of the injured survivors,” he shared 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…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 11, 2026
The Indian Embassy in Vietnam reported that local authorities have launched a search and rescue operation.
In a post on X, the embassy confirmed that efforts are being made to clarify the circumstances surrounding the incident. It stated that the accident took place a few hours earlier while officials work to gather precise details.
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“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,” it stated.
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 Embassy announced the establishment of dedicated control rooms in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi to assist affected families and address queries regarding the incident.
“To provide information and support to affected families, a Control Room at the Consulate General of India in Ho Chi Minh City has been set up and can be reached at: +84 36 281 7930, +84 91 552 37 14, and +84 33 452 0414. A control room is also available in Hanoi at +84 91 308 9165. We are here to assist with any inquiries,” the post continued.
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The embassy remains available to provide support and information to affected families.
This incident follows another boating tragedy in July 2025, when a tourist vessel carrying 48 people, including at least 20 children, capsized in Ha Long Bay during severe weather, resulting in at least 35 fatalities.
(Edited by : Sudarsanan Mani)
First Published: Jul 11, 2026 4:44 PM IST
