Fifteen Indian tourists lost their lives after a speedboat carrying 32 Indian passengers and four crew members capsized near Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island, according to Vietnamese authorities. Search and rescue operations are still underway as officials continue efforts at the accident site.

The speedboat, operated by Ocean Pear Island Company, was travelling from Hon May Rut to An Thoi Port when it overturned at around 1:00 PM, approximately 400 metres off Hon May Rut Ngoai. The incident threw everyone on board into the sea.

Following the tragedy, the Indian Embassy in Vietnam said it is working closely with local authorities and has set up a control room to assist the affected families. The embassy also released the list of all 32 Indian passengers and a separate list of the deceased.

In a statement, the embassy said:

"It is with profound grief that we share the list of 15 Indian nationals who have lost their lives in the tragic boat accident near Phu Quoc Island today. The list has been received from the Vietnamese authorities. Our prayers are with the families of the deceased."

Among the 15 victims, 10 were from Tamil Nadu, three from Andhra Pradesh, and two from Kerala, according to the information shared by the embassy.

The tragedy has drawn condolences from across the country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh expressed their grief over the loss of lives. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay also conveyed his condolences to the bereaved families.

The Indian Embassy continues to coordinate with Vietnamese authorities as rescue efforts and other necessary procedures remain in progress.