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Boat capsizes in Vaishali, Bihar: 13 dead, including 7 from one family
✍️ Amar Ujala · Muzaffarpur
🗓 14 Oct 2026, 09:31 AM
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A boat carrying people to a feast capsized in Vaishali, Bihar, killing 13 people. The incident left a devastating scene with multiple fatalities from single families.
A tragic boating accident occurred on Tuesday night in the Rampur Shyamchand Panchayat of Ragohpur police station area in Vaishali district, Bihar. A boat carrying a group of people who were traveling to attend a feast capsized in the water, resulting in the deaths of 13 individuals.
The aftermath of the incident was described as harrowing, with local officials witnessing the scene. Reports indicate that the loss was concentrated within specific families, with seven children from one household and five members from another being among the victims.
The District Magistrate (DM) of Vaishali was reportedly moved to tears upon seeing the extent of the tragedy and the bodies of the victims. The incident has sparked widespread grief and outrage in the region, with locals expressing their sorrow over the sudden loss of life.
Authorities are currently managing the recovery of the bodies and investigating the circumstances that led to the boat's capsizing. The exact cause of the accident is under review, but the immediate focus remains on the relief and support for the bereaved families.
The aftermath of the incident was described as harrowing, with local officials witnessing the scene. Reports indicate that the loss was concentrated within specific families, with seven children from one household and five members from another being among the victims.
The District Magistrate (DM) of Vaishali was reportedly moved to tears upon seeing the extent of the tragedy and the bodies of the victims. The incident has sparked widespread grief and outrage in the region, with locals expressing their sorrow over the sudden loss of life.
Authorities are currently managing the recovery of the bodies and investigating the circumstances that led to the boat's capsizing. The exact cause of the accident is under review, but the immediate focus remains on the relief and support for the bereaved families.