Beirut: Fifteen people were killed after a tourist boat capsized in waters off Phu Quoc Island in southern Vietnam, while 21 others were rescued.

According to Qatar News Agency, Vietnamese media reported that the boat capsized on Saturday during a boat trip off the island, adding that search and rescue operations are still ongoing.

The same media said the boat was carrying 36 people, including 32 Indian tourists, three crew members, and a guide.