The death toll from a state ferry capsizing off Guyana's coast has reached 72, with 76 rescued from 179 aboard. A criminal investigation is ongoing, detaining three, including the captain, as questions arise about the 87-year-old MV Barima's service and rescue efforts.
Vietnamese police arrested the captain of a speedboat that capsized near Phu Quoc Island, killing 15 Indian tourists. The incident occurred Saturday in rough seas, with authorities suggesting extreme weather as a cause. Rescuers saved 21 people, and the Indian embassy is coordinating the return of deceased and rescued tourists.
Vietnamese police arrested the captain of a speedboat that capsized near Phu Quoc Island, killing 15 Indian tourists. The 57-year-old is accused of violating maritime safety regulations. The accident occurred in rough seas, with some victims not wearing life jackets.
A cruise boat capsized at Jabalpur's Bargi dam on the Narmada River, throwing dozens of tourists into turbulent waters and exposing alleged safety negligence by Madhya Pradesh Tourism. Survivors report no life jackets were provided, children were unsupervised, and railings were inadequate. The incident echoes a near-tragedy in Bhopal in 2022, where the tourism department had promised statewide safety reforms that reportedly remained unfulfilled.
