India, July 11 -- A boat carrying capsized near Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island, killing 15 Indian tourists. The Indian Embassy in Vietnam said it is in touch with local authorities and is closely monitoring the situation.

Authorities confirmed to news agency AP that a total of 15 Indian tourists are among the people who have died in the incident. The boat was carrying 32 Indian tourists and four crew members when it capsized near Hon May Rut Ngoai Island off Vietnam's Phu Quoc, the authorities said. The total number of casualties is yet to be confirmed.

The embassy said the exact details of the incident are being ascertained by the local authorities.

"In a tragic incident, a boat carrying several Indian tourists has capsized near Phu Quoc I...