Several feared dead as boat carrying 14 capsizes in Ganga near Patna; 2 bodies found

PATNA: At slightest 2 radical died and 5 others are feared missing aft a vessel carrying astir 14 radical capsized successful the Ganga stream adjacent Umanath Ganga Ghat successful Barh subdivision of Patna territory connected Thursday.According to eyewitnesses, beardown winds are suspected to person overturned the vessel midstream. Locals and adjacent boatmen rushed to the spot and managed to rescue respective passengers earlier authorities arrived.“There were astir 14 to 15 radical connected the boat. Around 7 radical are feared drowned. Others were rescued utilizing different boat. So far, it has not been confirmed however galore radical person drowned,” an eyewitness said to quality bureau PTI.

Barh SDPO Ramakrishna said constabulary received accusation astir the incidental soon aft the vessel overturned. “A tiny vessel overturned owed to beardown winds. Fourteen radical were connected board. Seven radical are reported safe, portion 2 bodies person been recovered. Another 5 radical are missing,” helium said.The serviceman added that SDRF teams were being rushed to the spot and a search-and-rescue cognition would statesman instantly to hint the missing passengers.(With PTI inputs)