US EditionAt Least 10 Dead After Boat Hits Bridge in India: Police
Officials said 32 pilgrims from Punjab were aboard the overcrowded boat, and rescue teams are searching for three to four people still missing.
- On Friday, a privately operated boat capsized in the Yamuna River near Shringar Ghat in Vrindavan after striking a pontoon bridge during strong winds, leaving at least 10 people dead.
- Officials reported the boat, designed for about 15 passengers, carried around 25 people when it overturned; preliminary findings indicate strong winds caused the vessel to sway before impact.
- Rescue operations continue with teams from the State Disaster Response Force and National Disaster Response Force, while around 50 local divers search for missing pilgrims in the river.
- District Magistrate Chandra Prakash Singh confirmed the 10 fatalities, while Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed "deep grief" and directed officials to expedite relief and medical treatment efforts.
- The Ludhiana administration established dedicated control rooms at 01624223226 and 01612403100 to assist families, as boating accidents remain common in India due to overcrowding and inadequate safety equipment.
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A boat carrying pilgrims capsized in the Yamuna River in Vrindavan, resulting in a major accident, killing 10 people. After several hours of rescue efforts, the stranded boat was freed, while five people are still missing. The administration has launched an investigation and announced compensation for the families of the deceased.
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