New Delhi: At least 13 people died after a boat carrying around 15 to 20 passengers capsized in the Ganga River near Rampur Shyamchand village in Bihar’s
Hajipur district. Five people were rescued, officials confirmed, following the incident under the jurisdiction of the Raghopur police station.
According to preliminary information, the passengers were travelling by boat to attend a feast when the vessel overturned in the river. The incident led to a major tragedy, with initial reports suggesting that between five and eight people had died.
However, the death toll was later confirmed to be higher. The Vaishali District Magistrate said 13 people had lost their lives, while five others were rescued from the river.
Boat capsizes while passengers travel to feast
The passengers were reportedly on their way to attend a feast when the boat overturned. The exact circumstances that led to the accident remain unclear, and officials are expected to establish the sequence of events during the investigation.
Initial estimates suggested that between 15 and 20 people were aboard the vessel. However, the exact number of passengers has not yet been independently confirmed.
Further details about the victims, including their identities and the circumstances surrounding the accident, are awaited.
Rescue efforts and further details awaited
Five people were confirmed rescued following the incident, while information about the overall rescue operation and the possibility of others remaining missing was not immediately available.
Authorities are expected to provide further updates as more information becomes available. The focus remains on establishing the full details of the accident and confirming whether all those travelling on the boat have been accounted for.
The tragedy has once again drawn attention to the risks faced by people travelling on boats across rivers in Bihar. The Ganga serves as an important route for communities living along its banks, but safe transportation remains a concern.
