A significant accident occurred near the Gateway of India in Mumbai on Wednesday. A ship carrying dozens of passengers capsized after colliding with a Navy speedboat. The ship was en route from the Gateway of India to Elephanta Island. The Navy has detailed how the tragedy unfolded, and collision reports indicate that unfortunately, 13 people have lost their lives.
Engine Malfunction in the Speedboat
The Navy explained, 'This afternoon, an Indian Navy speedboat lost control during an inspection at Mumbai Harbor due to an engine failure. As a result, the vessel collided with a passenger ship, which later overturned. There have been reports of 13 fatalities so far.'
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In their statement, the Navy mentioned, 'Rescuees are being shifted to nearby hospitals from the accident site. Search and rescue efforts were immediately launched. To aid in this mission, 4 naval helicopters, 11 naval ships, a coast guard vessel, and three maritime police ships have been deployed.'
Information Released by CM Fadnavis
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated that a Navy boat collided with a passenger vessel named Neelkamal. As of now, 101 individuals have been rescued, and 13 have been declared dead, including 10 civilians and three naval personnel. Five people are reported to be in critical condition.
The incident occurred on Wednesday evening. According to information from JOC, the Neelkamal ferry boat capsized after colliding on its way to Elephanta near Uran, Karanja. Initial reports suggested that over 110 individuals were on board.
