Alakesh Maity,11 July, New Delhi: A holiday trip has turned into a major crisis. On Saturday, a boat carrying 32 Indian tourists capsized in the sea near Vietnam’s Phu Quoc Island. The Indian Embassy and local administration swung into action immediately upon receiving news of the accident.
The Indian Embassy in Vietnam posted on X (formerly Twitter) stating that a boat carrying Indian tourists capsized near Phu Quoc Island a few hours ago.
The Embassy stated, “In a tragic incident, a boat carrying Indian tourists capsized near Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam, a few hours ago. Search and rescue operations are currently underway. Details regarding the incident are being gathered.”
According to various media reports, there were a total of 32 Indian tourists on board the boat.
Consulate Opens Control Room:
A control room has been set up at the Consulate General of India in Ho Chi Minh City to assist the affected families.
Contact Numbers:
- Ho Chi Minh City: +84 36 281 7930, +84 91 552 37 14, +84 33 452 0414
- Hanoi: +84 91 308 9165
The Embassy stated that these numbers can be contacted for any information or assistance.
Local Vietnamese authorities are currently conducting search and rescue operations. No official information regarding casualties or missing persons has been released yet.
Embassy officials are monitoring the situation and maintaining regular contact with local authorities.
