Vietnam government orders probe into speedboat tragedy that killed 15 Indian tourists

 

Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hun has ordered a probe into the speedboat tragedy near Phu Quoc Island that claimed the lives of 15 Indian tourists.

 

According to a statement issued by the Consulate General of Vietnam in Mumbai, PM Hun asked authorities to identify shortcomings, determine both the direct and indirect causes of the accident, and implement corrective measures to prevent similar incidents in the future. 

 

The Vietnamese Prime Minister also directed authorities to take strict legal action against anyone found to have violated regulations that may have caused the accident.

 

Vietnamese Prime Minister also directed authorities to assist victims and their families.

 

The Consulate General further stated that the Prime Minister has directed authorities to mobilise all necessary medical resources and supplies to treat the injured, minimise further loss of life and provide support and encouragement to the families of those who lost their loved ones in the accident.

 

The tragic incident occurred yesterday when the speedboat carrying 36 people, including 4 crew members, flipped after reportedly being hit by a sudden wave off Rut Ngoai Islet.

 

While local authorities managed to rescue 21 people, 15 Indians, including 2 women, were dead.

 

The Indian embassy in Vietnam released the list of the deceased provided by the Vietnamese authorities. Of the 15 deceased, 10 are from Tamil Nadu, three from Andhra Pradesh, and two from Kerala.

 

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar has expressed grief over the Vietnam boat accident, which resulted in the death of 15 Indian nationals near Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam.

 

In a social media post, Dr Jaishankar said that he is deeply distressed by the unfortunate boat accident. The External Affairs Minister conveyed his condolences to the bereaved families. He also wished for the swift recovery of those injured.