Not less than 13 folks have died after an Indian naval speedboat misplaced management and hit a passenger ferry off the coast of Mumbai, a navy spokesperson stated.
Three navy personnel are among the many useless, whereas greater than 100 folks have been rescued, Maharashtra state chief minister Devendra Fadnavis stated.
Footage of the incident posted on-line reveals the speedboat circling earlier than smashing into the ferry, which later capsized.
The Indian navy stated there had been an “engine malfunction”.
The privately owned ferry was making its option to the Elephanta Caves, a well-liked vacationer vacation spot, when it was hit by the speedboat.
“A Navy craft present process engine trials misplaced management and collided with a passenger ferry,” the navy stated in an announcement, including that it regretted the “tragic loss” of life.
A passenger on board the vessel advised ABP Majha information channel: “The speedboat crashed into our boat and water began coming into our boat and it overturned. The driving force requested us to put on lifejackets.”
“I swam for quarter-hour earlier than I used to be rescued by one other boat,” stated the passenger, who didn’t establish himself.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted: “The boat mishap in Mumbai is saddening. Condolences to the bereaved households. I pray that the injured get well quickly.”
