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At least 10 killed as boat capsizes in Vaishali, Bihar
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 13 Oct 2026, 11:35 PM
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A passenger boat overturned in Vaishali district of Bihar, leaving at least ten people dead and several others injured.
A passenger boat carrying local commuters capsized on a waterway in Vaishali district, Bihar, on Saturday. Rescue teams arrived quickly, but the vessel sank rapidly, trapping many inside. Officials confirmed that at least ten bodies have been recovered, while several more victims remain missing or are receiving medical treatment for injuries.
The incident occurred during the early afternoon, a time when many people travel across the river for work and market errands. Local authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the accident, focusing on possible overloading and the condition of the boat.
The district administration has appealed for calm and promised compensation to the families of the deceased, as well as assistance for the injured. Additional rescue operations continue, with police and volunteers searching the river for any remaining survivors.
The tragedy highlights ongoing safety concerns in Bihar's inland water transport, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of passenger limits and regular vessel inspections.
The incident occurred during the early afternoon, a time when many people travel across the river for work and market errands. Local authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the accident, focusing on possible overloading and the condition of the boat.
The district administration has appealed for calm and promised compensation to the families of the deceased, as well as assistance for the injured. Additional rescue operations continue, with police and volunteers searching the river for any remaining survivors.
The tragedy highlights ongoing safety concerns in Bihar's inland water transport, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of passenger limits and regular vessel inspections.