Fifteen Indian tourists have died after a boat capsized in rough seas off Vietnam's Phu Quoc island. The vessel was carrying 32 Indian tourists, three crew members, and one attendant when it overturned Saturday while traveling from Hon May Rut Island to An Thoi Port. Twenty-one people survived.
Authorities report large waves were present in the area at the time of the accident. India's embassy in Vietnam has set up emergency response centers in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi to assist affected families, calling the incident "tragic."
Phu Quoc is Vietnam's largest island and has become a major tourist destination, particularly popular with Indian visitors in recent years.