A boat capsized near the Gateway of India in Mumbai while heading to Elephanta Island. Rescue efforts are underway. So far, 21 passengers were rescued out of which 1 was declared dead. As per reports a total of 56 people were travelling by boat.
A video recorded during a boat sinking shows rescued individuals wearing life jackets. The people on the sinking boat were observed moving to another ship for safety.
Mumbai Police said, according to preliminary information, the ferry boat ‘Neelkamal’ has capsized near Uran, Karanja. Preliminary information is that there are 30 to 35 passengers in it. Rescue operations are underway with the help of Navy, Coast Guard, Yellowgate Police Station and local fishing boats.
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