At least 13 deaths in collision between marine boat and ferry near Mumbai
At least 13 deaths in collision between marine boat and ferry near Mumbai
collision in the port of Mumbai
The Prime Minister of the state of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis, reported on Wednesday that the collision between the passenger ferry was Neelkamal and the Marineboot, while the ferry was traveling to the Elephanta Hölen.
Popular tourist destination: Elephante caves
The Elephanta caves that are located on an island in the Gulf of Khambhat and are a short ferry trip from Mumbai are among the most popular tourist attractions in the city and are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
rescue operation in the course of
Video recordings of the Indian coast guard, which were recorded after the incident, show a large -scale rescue operation. Dozens of people, some of them with life jackets, were brought to other boats by emergency services.
successful rescue
According to Fadnavis, 101 people were saved by the Navy, the coast guard and the police by Wednesday evening. 11 naval boats and four helicopters were involved in this mission.losses and support for the bereaved
of the 13 deaths were 10 civilians and 3 naval members. Two other people are in the hospital in a critical condition. Fadnavis announced that the police and the Navy will examine the incident and the families of the deceased receive a compensation of 500,000 rupees (about $ 5,890).
condolences of the authorities
"My condolences are the deceased. We are full of solidarity with the grieving families in this difficult time," said Fadnavis.
cause of the collision
First reports indicate that the navy's speedboat could have suffered engine damage, as the official continued.
continuous search and rescue operations
The search and rescue measures are ongoing, and further information will be published on Thursday, added Fadnavis.
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