The speedboat was carrying 32 Indian tourists and four crew members from Hon May Rut to An Thoi Port when it capsized about 400 metres off Hon May Rut Ngoai, throwing everyone on board into the sea.

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Tourist Boat Capsizes in Vietnam: A boat carrying Indian tourists capsized near Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island. The Indian Embassy has dispatched teams to the site as rescue operations continue.

All About Phu Quoc Island: Phu Quoc, Vietnam's largest island, has become one ⁠of the country's most popular tourist destinations, attracting many Indian visitors in recent years.

PM Modi Expresses Condolence: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that he was "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 providing all possible assistance. Our officials are also in close contact with the Vietnamese authorities," PM Modi posted on X.

Indian Embassy Releases Helpline Numbers: The Indian Embassy said that it set up control rooms at the Consulate General of India in Ho Chi Minh City and at the Embassy in Hanoi to provide information and assistance. The 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 9165. They are available for any assistance and queries, the Indian mission said.