Search Underway for Six Missing After Boat Capsizes in Yamuna River, Uttar Pradesh
Six missing after boat capsizes in Yamuna at Hamirpur in Uttar Pradesh
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A tragic incident occurred in Kutubpur Patia village, Hamirpur district, Uttar Pradesh, where a boat capsized in the Yamuna River, leaving six people, including five children, missing. Rescue operations are ongoing, with state officials directing efforts to locate the missing individuals and investigate the causes of the accident.
- 01Six individuals, including five children, are missing after a boat capsized in the Yamuna River.
- 02The boat was reportedly old, small, and overloaded, carrying around 10 people.
- 03Rescue operations are being supervised by senior officials, including the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh.
- 04The incident occurred while wedding guests were returning from a river island.
- 05Initial assessments suggest the boatman lost control while distracted by a phone call.
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On Wednesday evening, a boat carrying wedding guests capsized in the Yamuna River near Kutubpur Patia village in Hamirpur district, Uttar Pradesh, leaving six people missing, including five children aged between 5 and 11. The boat, described as old, small, and overloaded, was returning from a river island where guests had gathered for a wedding. Reports indicate that the boat capsized around 7 PM after the boatman, Vishnu, became distracted while talking on the phone, causing the vessel to lose balance. Four individuals managed to swim to safety, while a 14-year-old boy, Dhiru, heroically rescued two children but has since been in shock and unresponsive. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered immediate rescue operations and investigations into the incident, emphasizing the need for preventive measures against future accidents. Rescue teams, including the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), are actively searching for the missing individuals despite challenges posed by darkness.
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The tragic incident has raised concerns about safety regulations for boat operations in the area, especially during events like weddings.
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