SynopsisA boat carrying several Indian tourists capsized near Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island on Saturday. The Indian Embassy in Hanoi confirmed the tragic incident occurred over the weekend. Search and rescue operations are currently underway following the boat's unfortunate capsizing. Local authorities are working to ascertain the exact details of this developing situation. Control rooms have been established to provide necessary information and assistance to affected individuals.AgenciesRepresentative ImageAt least 15 Indian tourists were killed after a speedboat capsized near Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island on Saturday, AP quoted authorities as saying.Twenty-one people survived the accident, ‌according to ⁠the ⁠report. The vessel was carrying 36 people, including ​32 Indian tourists, three crew members and one ​attendant.India's embassy in Vietnam has established ​emergency response centres in Ho ⁠Chi Minh ‌City and Hanoi to ​assist affected ​families. The rescue operations continue.The embassy said the exact details of the incident are being ascertained by the local authorities.Also Read: Small plane crashes in Bahamas, killing 10 people"In a tragic incident, a boat carrying several Indian tourists has capsized near Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam," the embassy said in a post on X.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 It said control rooms have been established at the Consulate General of India in Ho Chi Minh City and at the Embassy in Hanoi to provide information and assistance.Also Read: KDMC hospital assault case: Victim doctor's father alleges bid to shield accused, urges CM Devendra Fadnavis to ensure securityThe first control room can be reached at: +84 36 281 7930, +84 91 552 37 14 and +84 33 452 0414. The other one in Hanoi can be reached at: +84 91 308 9165They are available for any assistance and queries, the Indian mission said. (Join our ETNRI WhatsApp channel for all the latest updates)...moreElevate your knowledge and leadership skills at a cost cheaper than your daily tea.Subscribe Now