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Phu Quoc boat tragedy: 15 Indian tourists die after speedboat overturns in Vietnam

The Hindu BusinessLine

The Hindu BusinessLine

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July 11, 2026

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Phu Quoc boat tragedy: 15 Indian tourists die after speedboat overturns in Vietnam

The victims included 10 from Tamil Nadu, three from Andhra Pradesh and two from Kerala.

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Off The Press

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· Jul 11, 2026

At least 15 tourists dead after boat capsizes near Vietnam

A speedboat carrying 32 Indian tourists capsized near the popular southern Vietnam destination of Phu Quoc island on Saturday, the Indian Embassy in Hanoi said. Fifteen people were killed, according to the Vietnamese news site VnExpress, which cited the local authorities. The boat was carrying four crew members in addition to the tourists, the site []...Click to read more

DawnNews English

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· Jul 11, 2026

15 Indian Tourists Killed After Speedboat Capsizes Near Phu Quoc Island | Vietnam Boat Accident |

At least 15 Indian tourists were killed after a speedboat capsized near Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island, according to local authorities. Rescue teams launched emergency operations as officials worked to recover victims and determine the cause of the accident. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #vietnam #phuquoc #boataccidents #india #breakingnews #worldnews #travelnews #dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

UPI

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· Jul 11, 2026

15 dead in Vietnam tourist boat accident

15 dead in Vietnam tourist boat accident

India Today

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· Jul 11, 2026

10 from Tamil Nadu, 5 from Andhra, Kerala: Vietnam tragedy kills 15 south Indians

10 from Tamil Nadu, 5 from Andhra, Kerala: Vietnam tragedy kills 15 south Indians

The Tribune

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· Jul 11, 2026

15 Indian tourists ‘feared dead’ as boat capsizes in Vietnam

A boat carrying several Indian tourists capsized near Vietnam’s Phu Quoc Island on Saturday. Local newspapers have reported that 15 people have died, however, there is no official confirmation of the deceased from the Indian embassy yet. “In a tragic incident, a boat carrying several Indian tourists has capsized near Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam,” []

OneIndia

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· Jul 11, 2026

Vietnam Boat Accident: 2 From Andhra Dead; Lava Mobiles Staff Among Passengers

At least 15 Indian tourists died after a boat capsized near Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam on Saturday. The speedboat was carrying 32 Indian passengers and four crew members. Many of those on board were employees and distributors of Lava Mobiles

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Related coverage for "Phu Quoc boat tragedy: 15 Indian tourists die after speedboat overturns in Vietnam": Off The Press — At least 15 tourists dead after boat capsizes near Vietnam. DawnNews English — 15 Indian Tourists Killed After Speedboat Capsizes Near Phu Quoc Island | Vietnam Boat Accident |. UPI — 15 dead in Vietnam tourist boat accident. India Today — 10 from Tamil Nadu, 5 from Andhra, Kerala: Vietnam tragedy kills 15 south Indians. The Tribune — 15 Indian tourists ‘feared dead’ as boat capsizes in Vietnam. OneIndia — Vietnam Boat Accident: 2 From Andhra Dead; Lava Mobiles Staff Among Passengers