India 13 dead in ship collision in the port of Mumbai
At least 13 people have been found dead after a speedboat collided with a passenger ferry in the port of the Indian metropolis of Mumbai. This was announced by a spokesman for the Indian Navy. According to Indian broadcaster NDTV, 10 of the 110 occupants of the ferry and 3 of the 5 people on board the speedboat were among the fatalities. The remaining occupants of both vessels were rescued.
18.12.2024, 19:54
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According to the navy, their speedboat was carrying out engine tests in the port of Mumbai on the west coast of India when the accident occurred. There had been a malfunction in the engine, as a result of which the boat went out of control and collided with the ferry, which then overturned. Helicopters and ships from the navy and coast guard took part in the subsequent search and rescue operation. NDTV showed footage taken from the ferry. It shows the boat speeding towards the ferry and crashing into it with full force.
According to reports, the ferry "Neel Kamal" was on its way to Elephanta Island, about ten kilometers east of Mumbai, which is a popular tourist destination due to its historic caves, among other things.
