Goa, July 11 -- A boat carrying several Indian tourists capsized near Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island on Saturday, triggering a large-scale search and rescue operation by Vietnamese authorities. The exact number of passengers on board and the extent of casualties or injuries were not immediately known.

The Indian Embassy in Vietnam confirmed the incident in a statement, saying local authorities had launched rescue efforts soon after the boat overturned.

"In a tragic incident, a boat carrying several Indian tourists has capsized near Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam a few hours ago. The exact details of the incident are being ascertained as search and rescue operations by local authorities are ongoing," the embassy said.

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