India

‘We were taking pictures and…’: Vietnam boat accident survivors recall horror after tragedy kills 15 Indians

Hindustan Times •July 12, 2026

There were 36 people on board, including 32 Indian tourists and four local crew members. Of them, 21 people were rescued.

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