Overloaded boat sank in gandak river two sisters died a dozen people saved their lives by swimming

News India Live, Digital Desk: Boat Accident in Khagaria: A tragic boat accident has come to light in Khagaria district of Bihar. A boat over a capacity in the Gandak river overturned, causing this major accident. Two innocent sisters died in this painful incident, while dozens of others on the boat swam and saved their lives. This incident has become a matter of deep sorrow for the local people.

According to the information, this accident happened when people were crossing the river riding on the boat. The boat was loaded with more passengers and probably some goods than its prescribed capacity. The boat overturned in the middle river due to a strong stream in the river or sudden balance deteriorating. Soon after the accident, there was chaos and people started struggling to save their lives.

Both the deceased were younger sisters who lost their lives in the accident. His age is said to be around 8 and 10 years. On receiving information about the incident, local villagers and police-administration reached the spot and started rescue work. Dozens of people were evacuated from the safe river, who saved their lives. Some people, however, were forced to jump into the river for fear of strong flow of water and drowning and somehow reached the shore.

The administration has expressed deep grief over the incident and assured the families of the deceased all possible help. Along with this, the local administration has directed to take strict action on the operation of such overloaded boats and strengthen the security system on the river ghats to prevent such accidents in future. The incident raises serious questions on the unprotected situation of water transport in rural Bihar and the monitoring of the local administration.