- The mortal remains of the 15 Indian nationals who tragically lost their lives in the 11 July boat accident will be repatriated from Ho Chi Minh City to India today via Vietnam Airlines flight VN979.
- The flight is scheduled to depart Ho Chi Minh City at 1800 hrs local time and arrive at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) in Mumbai at 2135 hrs IST.
- Of the 15 victims, two were from Kerala and two were women.
- The accident occurred on 11 July when a speedboat carrying 32 Indian tourists and four Vietnamese crew members capsized about 400 metres off Hon May Rut Ngoai island near Phu Quoc while returning from an island excursion.
- Fifteen Indian tourists were killed, while 16 others were rescued and have since returned to India after receiving medical treatment.
- One survivor remains in critical condition at a hospital in Phu Quoc.
- Vietnamese authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the accident.
- According to local news portal VN Express International, the operator of the speedboat was detained on Sunday.
The repatriation of the 15 Indian nationals who perished in a tragic boat accident in Vietnam is set for today.
The accident occurred on July 11 when a speedboat carrying 32 Indian tourists capsized near Phu Quoc, resulting in the deaths of 15 individuals, including two women.5
The flight, Vietnam Airlines VN979, is scheduled to depart Ho Chi Minh City at 1800 hrs local time and arrive in Mumbai at 2135 hrs IST.2
The Indian Embassy in Hanoi and the Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City have expressed condolences, stating, "We pray for the family members of the deceased."
Of the 32 tourists, 16 were rescued and returned to India after medical treatment, while one survivor remains in critical condition.7
Vietnamese authorities are investigating the incident, and the speedboat operator has been detained.8
The respective state governments have been informed to assist in the transportation of the remains to their hometowns.
“The mortal remains will arrive in Mumbai at 2135 hrs IST via Vietnam Airlines flight VN979, and state governments have been notified for onward transportation. Meanwhile, the speedboat operator has been detained as investigations continue, and one survivor remains critical.”
