Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:49am on 11 Jul 2026,Saturday India Global
At least 15 Indian tourists died after a speedboat capsized near Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam on Saturday. The boat was carrying 32 Indian tourists and four crew members during an island tour. The accident happened about 400 metres from the shore in rough sea conditions. Rescue teams, helped by nearby boats, saved 21 people. Many passengers were trapped inside the overturned boat, making rescue efforts difficult. The Indian Embassy is working with Vietnamese authorities and has set up control rooms to help affected families. Officials are investigating the cause of the accident while rescue operations continue.