A speedboat carrying 32 Indian tourists and 4 crew members capsized near Vietnam's Phu Quoc island. The boat was en route from Hon May Rut Ngoai island to An Thoi Port when it overturned for an as yet undetermined reason.
Rescue and medical teams were dispatched to the area following the accident. In the disaster, 15 tourists lost their lives, while 21 people were rescued.
A statement from the Indian Embassy in Hanoi said that the cause of the accident is being investigated. Located in the Gulf of Thailand, Phu Quoc stands out as one of Vietnam's best-known beach destinations. Hon May Rut Island is located about 10 kilometers south of Phu Quoc. Both spots attract millions of tourists every year with their white sand beaches and clear green waters.