Swapna Kumbar, Bengaluru - A boat carrying several Indian tourists has capsized near Vietnam’s Phu Quoc Island, prompting an ongoing search-and-rescue operation. The Indian mission has also set up control rooms to help those affected by the accident.

The boat overturned off the coast of Phu Quoc Island in southern Vietnam, according to early reports. Details on the number of passengers, casualties and the cause of the accident were still being clarified as rescue teams worked at the scene. Officials have not yet released a full toll, but the incident has triggered a rapid emergency response from local authorities.

The Indian mission in Vietnam has opened control rooms to assist families and coordinate with local agencies. Such control rooms are typically used to gather information about passengers, provide updates and support consular outreach during overseas emergencies. Rescue operations remain active as authorities search for survivors and assess the scale of the incident.

The capsize near Phu Quoc has turned into a serious consular and rescue operation, with Indian officials stepping in alongside Vietnamese authorities. The priority now is to confirm the status of those on board and continue search efforts until the situation is fully clear.