Overview
- The speedboat overturned on Saturday, July 11, while returning from Hon May Rut Ngoai to An Thoi with 32 mainly Indian tourists and four crew on board.
- Rescuers recovered 21 people and 15 bodies; survivors were taken to local hospitals and two remained in critical condition after the recovery operation ended.
- Witnesses and officials said rough seas and strong, unusual winds likely helped capsize the vessel and that many victims were trapped inside the overturned hull, which slowed rescues.
- Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung ordered an investigation and a review of waterway safety, and authorities have detained the boat’s captain for questioning as part of early inquiries.
- India’s embassy and the company Lava International are coordinating consular support and assistance for victims and families, and officials say the probe will examine weather, mechanical and operational causes before assigning responsibility.