13 killed In Mumbai boat accident
The collision occurred when the Navy speedboat lost control during an engine test.
KATHMANDU: A boat capsizes near the Gateway of India in Mumbai has claimed 13 lives after a passenger ferry bound for Elephanta Island collided with an Indian Navy speedboat.
The collision occurred when the Navy speedboat lost control during an engine test.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis confirmed the death toll during a press briefing, stating that the victims included three Navy personnel.
Rescue teams successfully saved 101 people.
The state government has announced a compensation of ₹5 lakh each for the families of the deceased.
This incident has raised concerns over the safety protocols of the Indian Navy, marking the second boat-related accident involving the Navy within a month. In the previous incident, two lives were lost.
An investigation into the accident is underway, and the Navy has assured the public of taking corrective measures to prevent such occurrences in the future.
