The video of the Mumbai ferry accident has emerged on-line, displaying a speedboat crashing into the boat. 13 individuals have died within the accident, and greater than 80 individuals have been rescued by the Indian Coast Guard to date.
In its newest assertion, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Company (BMC) stated the Neelkamal ferry boat was carrying 85 passengers, together with the crew, to the Elephanta Caves in Mumbai. The boat began its journey round 3.15 p.m.
“At this time afternoon, an Indian Navy craft misplaced management whereas enterprise engine trials in Mumbai Harbour attributable to engine malfunction. Because of this, the boat collided with a passenger ferry which subsequently capsized,” stated the Navy Spokesperson on X.
The Elephanta island is about 11 km east of the Gateway of India in Mumbai.
The Indian Navy and the Coast Guard continued their search and rescue operations within the space, with 11 Navy boats, three Marine Police boats, and one Coast Guard boat deployed.
Officers stated that personnel from the police, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority and native fishermen within the space additionally assisted within the rescue operations. 4 helicopters have additionally been deployed.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis promised to deal with the state legislature with an in depth assertion on the incident after receiving extra particulars on the accident.
“Deeply saddened by the lack of valuable lives within the collision between passenger ferry and Indian Navy craft in Mumbai Harbour. Injured personnel, together with naval personnel & civilians from each vessels, are receiving pressing medical care,” stated Defence minister Rajnath Singh on X.
“My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved households. In depth search & rescue efforts are ongoing by the Indian Navy & Coast Guard, deploying a number of belongings, to find lacking individuals,” he added.
The Elephanta Caves, positioned on Elephanta Island in Mumbai Harbor, are a UNESCO World Heritage Website famend for its historical rock-cut structure and complicated carvings. Relationship again to between the fifth and seventh centuries CE, these caves are a testomony to the talent and artistry of early Indian sculptors and function an necessary web site for Hindu and Buddhist heritage.