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A horrific accident took place on Wednesday in front of the Gateway of India in Mumbai, when a Navy speed boat went out of control and collided with a boat loaded with tourists. 13 people lost their lives in this accident, while 101 people were rescued safely. The dead include 10 civilians and 3 Navy personnel. Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis confirmed the incident and expressed deep condolence over the accident.
How did the accident happen?
CM Fadnavis told that blue lotus The boat named, which was carrying tourists from the Gateway of India to Elephanta Island, collided with a Navy speed boat. This accident happened on Wednesday evening at around 4 pm.
The Navy later issued a statement saying that their speed boat was undergoing engine testing. During the trial, the boat lost control and moved rapidly towards the Neelkamal boat.
The accident was captured on video
The alleged video of this accident has also surfaced on social media. It can be seen in the video that the Navy’s speed boat was circling in the sea. Suddenly, this boat turned sharply and moved towards the Neelkamal boat. The collision was so severe that the boat driver did not get a chance to react. There was chaos immediately after the accident, but relief and rescue operations were started rapidly.
Rescue operation: Navy and Coast Guard involved in large numbers
A Defense Ministry official said that after the accident, the Navy and Coast Guard conducted a large-scale relief and rescue operation at the incident site. Huge resources were used in this operation:
- 11 navy boats
- 3 marine police boats
- 1 coast guard boat
- four helicopters
All the agencies worked in a coordinated manner and evacuated 101 people safely.
Identification and assistance of the dead
CM Fadnavis said that the dead included 10 tourists and 3 Navy personnel. He has announced an assistance amount of ₹5 lakh for the families of the deceased.
Importance of Elephanta Island
Tourist boats operate regularly from Gateway of India to Elephanta Island. The island is famous for its historical caves and natural beauty. Hundreds of tourists come here every day.
further action
The Navy has ordered an investigation into this accident. According to initial reports, the boat’s engine broke down during testing, leading to the accident. Taking lessons from the incident, the officials have said that safety measures should be strengthened to avoid such accidents in future.