Daijiworld Media Network - New Delhi

New Delhi, Jul 11: A boat carrying several Indian tourists capsized near Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam on Saturday, with at least 15 people feared dead, according to initial reports.

The Indian Embassy in Vietnam said the exact details of the incident were still being ascertained as search and rescue operations by local authorities remained underway.

"In a tragic incident, a boat carrying several Indian tourists has capsized near Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam a few hours ago. Exact details of the incident are being ascertained as search and rescue operations by local authorities are ongoing," the embassy said in a post on X.

The embassy said it had established control rooms at the Consulate General of India in Ho Chi Minh City and at the Indian Embassy in Hanoi to assist affected families and provide information about the incident.

The control room at the Consulate General of India in Ho Chi Minh City can be contacted at +84 36 281 7930, +84 91 552 37 14 and +84 33 452 0414.

The control room at the Indian Embassy in Hanoi can be reached at +84 91 308 9165.

Authorities in Vietnam continued search and rescue operations at the accident site, while Indian diplomatic officials remained in touch with local authorities to ascertain the identities and condition of the passengers.