Mortal remains of 15 Indian nationals killed in Vietnam boat capsize being transported to Ho Chi Minh City for repatriation
Hanoi, July 12
The mortal remains of the 15 Indian nationals who died in a boat accident in Vietnam are being transported to Ho Chi Minh City and will be flown back to India at the earliest after official formalities are completed, the Indian Embassy in Vietnam said on Sunday.
The Embassy said that it is closely coordinating with Vietnamese authorities for earliest transportation of the mortal remains of the deceased Indian nationals to India.
"The mortal remains of the 15 Indian nationals who tragically passed away in yesterday's boat accident are being transported to Ho Chi Minh City and will reach there by this evening. After completion of formalities at Ho Chi Minh the mortal remains would be transported to India at the earliest. The Embassy and the Consulate teams are closely coordinating with the Vietnamese authorities who have assured all assistance for earliest transportation of the mortal remains to India", it said in a post on X.
In an earlier statement, the Indian Embassy said: "After obtaining medical treatment, 15 survivors of yesterday's tragic boat accident have been discharged from hospital and are travelling back to India. Of the two patients in critical care, one has been discharged and is travelling back to India. The other is undergoing treatment at a hospital in Phu Quoc. We continue to pray for his early recovery. The Embassy and Consulate teams are at Phu Quoc for any assistance."
As many as 15 people, including 10 tourists from Tamil Nadu, were killed after a tourist boat carrying Indian visitors capsized off Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island on Saturday, turning what was intended to be a reward trip into a devastating accident.
According to preliminary reports, the boat was carrying around 32 Indian tourists, including 17 from Tamil Nadu, while the remaining passengers were from Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Kerala. The vessel reportedly overturned while cruising in waters south of Phu Quoc, a popular tourist destination in southern Vietnam.
Soon after the incident, rescue teams, local residents and emergency personnel rushed to the scene and launched a large-scale rescue operation. Several passengers were pulled from the water, while rescuers administered cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to those found unconscious in an attempt to save their lives.
Despite the swift emergency response, authorities confirmed that 15 people lost their lives in the accident, while the survivors were rescued and provided medical assistance.
The exact cause of the accident has not yet been officially disclosed. Vietnamese authorities have launched an investigation to determine the circumstances that led to the boat capsizing.
— IANS
Reader Comments
This is tragic. My heart goes out to the families. It seems like this was a reward trip for employees—now a celebration turned into a nightmare. The Indian embassy needs to coordinate well to bring back the bodies and help the survivors too. Vietnam should also conduct a thorough investigation and share findings with India.
So many families shattered. I read that 10 of the deceased were from Tamil Nadu alone. The tourism industry in places like Phu Quoc needs stricter safety rules. At least the survivors are being treated and sent back. Let's hope the one critical patient recovers soon. Very sad day for India. 😢
Terrible incident. 32 tourists on a boat, and it capsizes in calm waters? Something must have gone wrong—maybe overloading or poor maintenance. The Indian embassy is doing its job, but we need to ensure our citizens get proper safety briefings when traveling abroad. Condolences to all affected.
This is devastating. I can't imagine how the families must be feeling, waiting for their loved ones' remains to come home. The embassy's prompt response is commendable, but we need to ask why such accidents keep happening. Is there no international safety standard for tourist boats? My deepest condolences. 💔
Horrible news from Vietnam. 15 Indian brothers and sisters gone in a single boat accident. The government should also look into providing compensation to the families from both Indian and Vietnamese sides. The survivors must be traumatized too. Let's hope for a thorough probe and better safety measures in future. 🙏
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