Mumbai: The death toll in the Mumbai boat accident near Gateway of India that took place on Wednesday evening has risen to 14, BMC said.
“The death toll in the incident of the ‘Neelkamal’ passenger vessel capsising after collision with a Navy boat near Gateway of India rises to 14, as another body is recovered by the rescue teams. The identity of the deceased is yet to be ascertained,” BMC said.
The Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, along with all personnel of the Indian Navy, extended condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the boat accident that claimed 14 lives at Mumbai Harbour on Wednesday.
Tweet Of The Navy Spokesperson
Taking to X, the Navy spokesperson said that the Navy also expressed its wishes for the swift recovery of the injured.
“Adm Dinesh K Tripathi, CNS, and all personnel of the Indian Navy offer heartfelt condolences to the grieving families of those who tragically lost their lives in the unfortunate accident in Mumbai Harbour and wish for a speedy and full recovery of those who were injured. Two persons from the ferry craft are still reported to be missing, towards which, Search and Rescue operations are in progress by eight Navy craft and a naval helicopter, augmented by a Coast Guard vessel. Search and Rescue efforts have continued throughout the night of 18- 19 Dec 2024 in vicinity of the accident. A Board of Inquiry has been ordered into the accident to establish the facts of the case,” the Navy spokesperson stated on X.
Adm Dinesh K Tripathi, #CNS, and all personnel of the #IndianNavy offer heartfelt condolences to the grieving families of those who tragically lost their lives in the unfortunate accident in Mumbai Harbour, and wish for a speedy and full recovery of those who were injured.
— SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) December 19, 2024
About The Incident
The incident occurred when the Indian Navy lost control while undertaking engine trials in Mumbai Harbour due to an engine malfunction. As a result, the boat collided with a passenger ferry, which subsequently capsized.
As of now, as per the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), a total of 105 people have been admitted to five different hospitals, out of which 90 are either discharged or are in stable condition in the Mumbai Boat accident.
Mumbai, Maharashtra: A Boat heading to Elephanta Island capsizes near Gateway of India. Navy, JNPA, Coast Guard, three rescue teams from the Yellow Gate Police Station, and local fishing boats assisted with the rescue and relief operations at the incident site. pic.twitter.com/XIfHYDyPjr
— IANS (@ians_india) December 18, 2024
#WATCH | Mumbai Boat Accident | The Indian Coast Guard carried out rescue operations after a ferry capsized near the Gateway of India.
(Video Source: Indian Coast Guard) pic.twitter.com/dAGOT83v2X
— ANI (@ANI) December 18, 2024
STORY | One dead, 66 rescued after ferry capsizes off Mumbai coast
READ: https://t.co/xFxMF3QB52
VIDEO | Search and rescue operation being conducted by Indian Navy in coordination with the Coast Guard and Marine Police.
(Source: Third Party)
(Full video available on PTI Videos… pic.twitter.com/9dUwt40tqr
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) December 18, 2024
Mumbai: 3 Feared Dead After Ferry Travelling From Gateway Of India To Elephanta Island Capsizes (VIDEO)#Mumbai #ElephantaIsland #FerryCapsize #GatewayOfIndia #MumbaiNews #RescueOperation #FerryAccident #ElephantaIslandTragedy https://t.co/OuxsT6A1EX
— Free Press Journal (@fpjindia) December 18, 2024
On Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also announced an ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the next of kin of each deceased in the boat mishap in Mumbai.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has assured that the government will provide all assistance to those affected, with rescue operations underway.
He announced that an ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh would be provided from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund to the families of those who lost their lives.
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