'My Sincere Condolences': PM Modi Reacts After 15 Indians Die In Vietnam Phu Quoc Island Boat Accident

He said the Indian Embassy and Consulate were extending all possible assistance and remained in close contact with the Vietnamese authorities.

A government official said authorities were still working to ascertain the exact number of survivors, according to the state media report cited by AFP.

Source : https://x.com/narendramodi

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• Fifteen Indian tourists died in Vietnam boat capsizing incident.
• PM Modi condoled deaths; Indian officials assist Vietnamese authorities.
• Rescue operations continue; strong winds reportedly capsized the vessel.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed grief over the boat accident involving Indian nationals near Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island, offering condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and wishing a speedy recovery to the injured.

He said the Indian Embassy and Consulate were extending all possible assistance and remained in close contact with the Vietnamese authorities.

PM Modi Expresses Condolences

"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," the Prime Minister posted on X.

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…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 11, 2026

15 Indian Tourists Killed In Boat Capsizing

A total of 15 Indian tourists were killed after a boat carrying 32 Indian tourists and four crew members capsized near Hon May Rut Ngoai Island off Vietnam's Phu Quoc.

The vessel overturned around 400 metres (1,310 feet) from the island, located near Phu Quoc, Vietnam's largest island, authorities told state media, according to AP.

Sources in the Andhra Pradesh government told PTI that three tourists from Andhra Pradesh have been hospitalised.

Rescue Operation Underway

Eyewitnesses said nearby boats rushed to the scene and began rescuing passengers from the water before border guards, the navy, coast guard and other emergency teams joined the operation.

According to reports, rescue efforts were hampered as several passengers remained trapped inside the overturned vessel.

A government official said authorities were still working to ascertain the exact number of survivors, according to the state media report cited by AFP.

The official added that preliminary assessments suggested the speedboat may have capsized due to strong winds and high waves.