Search and rescue operations are underway after the boat capsized, the Indian Embassy said. A boat carrying several Indian tourists capsized near Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island, with the Indian Embassy saying it is in touch with local authorities and closely monitoring the situation.Boat carrying several Indian tourists has capsized near Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam. (X/@ngosugartp)“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,” Indian embassy in Veitnam posted on X.This is a breaking news story. Will be updated soon.Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs.
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