Tragic Boat Capsizing in Mathura Claims Six Lives, Search Ongoing for Missing
6 Dead, Several Missing After Tourist Boat Overturns In Yamuna In UP's Mathura
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A tourist boat capsized in the Yamuna River in Vrindavan, Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh, resulting in at least six deaths and several missing. The boat, carrying over two dozen tourists from Punjab, overturned due to strong winds and collided with a pontoon bridge. Rescue operations are ongoing.
- 01At least six people confirmed dead after a tourist boat capsized in the Yamuna River.
- 02The boat was carrying over two dozen tourists from Punjab.
- 03Rescue efforts involve the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF).
- 04Eyewitnesses reported that strong winds caused the boat to sway and collide with a bridge.
- 05Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences and concern for the victims.
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A tragic incident occurred on Friday afternoon when a tourist boat capsized in the Yamuna River near Vrindavan in Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh, leading to the deaths of at least six individuals and leaving several others missing. The boat was reportedly carrying over two dozen tourists from Punjab when it was struck by strong winds, causing it to sway violently and collide with a pontoon bridge before overturning. District Magistrate Chandra Prakash Singh confirmed that six bodies have been recovered, and 16 to 17 people have been rescued. Rescue operations are currently underway, involving the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and around 50 local divers. Eyewitness accounts indicate that the boat's speed increased dramatically before the collision. Senior officials, including the district magistrate and superintendent of police, are present at the scene to oversee the rescue efforts. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his sorrow over the incident, offering condolences to the victims' families and wishing for the quick recovery of the injured.
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The incident has raised concerns about safety regulations for tourist boats in the region, potentially affecting local tourism.
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