At least 13 folks have died after an Indian naval speedboat misplaced management and hit a passenger ferry off the coast of Mumbai, a navy spokesperson mentioned.
Three navy personnel are among the many lifeless, whereas greater than 100 folks have been rescued, Maharashtra state chief minister Devendra Fadnavis mentioned.
Footage of the incident posted on-line exhibits the speedboat circling earlier than smashing into the ferry, which later capsized.
The Indian navy mentioned there had been an “engine malfunction”.
The privately owned ferry was making its strategy 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 mentioned in a press release, including that it regretted the “tragic loss” of life.
A passenger on board the vessel informed ABP Majha information channel: “The speedboat crashed into our boat and water began getting into our boat and it overturned. The driver requested us to put on lifejackets.”
“I swam for quarter-hour earlier than I used to be rescued by one other boat,” mentioned 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 better quickly.”
