Fifteen people died Saturday when a speedboat went down off Phu Quoc island in southern Vietnam, according to The New York Times; the vessel had 32 Indian tourists and four crew members aboard.
The vessel had been en route to An Thoi, a port on Phu Quoc's southern tip, from a neighboring island, The Times reported. All 21 survivors and the remains of the 15 victims — 13 men and two women — had been recovered and brought to shore by the afternoon, according to the outlet.
According to The Times, the Indian Embassy in Hanoi issued a statement acknowledging the incident while stopping short of confirming a death toll, describing its efforts to determine casualty figures. The embassy also said dedicated hotlines had been established in both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to assist families trying to reach loved ones.
On social media, Prime Minister Modi expressed grief over the tragedy, writing that he extended "sincere condolences to the families who lost their loved ones," The Times reported. No further information appeared in the post.
The area around Phu Quoc draws visitors primarily for its beaches and scenic shorelines.