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Mumbai Boat Capsize: According to sources, seven men, four women, and two children were among the dead
The Neelkamal ferry was on way to Elephanta Islands, a popular tourist destination near Mumbai, when the speed boat crashed into it around 4 pm. (Photo: News18+PTI)
Thirteen people, including 10 civilians and three Navy personnel, died and 101 others were rescued after a ferry capsized while en route to Elephanta Island from Mumbai’s iconic Gateway of India, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Wednesday.
According to sources, seven men, four women, and two children were among the dead.
Around 4 pm, a Navy craft undergoing engine trials lost control and collided with passenger ferry Neel Kamal near Jawahar Dweep (Butcher Island) near Mumbai, the Navy said in a statement.
#WATCH | Mumbai Boat Accident | Morning visuals from Gateway of IndiaYesterday a Navy boat collided with ‘Neelkamal’ passenger vessel at around 3:55 pm, near Jawahar Dweep (Butcher Island)
101 people have been rescued safely and 13 people have died. Among the 13 deceased, 10… pic.twitter.com/EaKVnR1ycd
— ANI (@ANI) December 19, 2024
The ferry was carrying passengers from the Gateway of India to Elephanta Island, a popular tourist destination.
“Search and Rescue efforts were immediately launched by the Navy in coordination with the Coast Guard and Marine Police. Four naval helicopters, 11 naval craft, one Coast Guard boat and three Marine Police boats were involved in the rescue efforts,” the Navy said.
“The survivors picked up by Navy and civil craft in the area have been transferred to jetties and hospitals in the vicinity. So far 101 survivors have been rescued,” it added.
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