Boat carrying workers capsizes during embankment repair in Bhagalpur, Bihar

A small boat carrying a group of construction workers capsized on the banks of the Ganges near Bhagalpur, Bihar, as they were engaged in repairing a river embankment. The incident was reported shortly after the vessel began to list and overturn, throwing the workers into the water.
Local authorities and emergency services were alerted immediately. Rescue teams, including police, fire brigade and volunteers, rushed to the scene and began pulling survivors from the water while providing first aid.
Preliminary reports suggest that overloading or sudden shift in weight may have contributed to the capsizing, but a detailed investigation is underway. Officials have urged residents to avoid using small boats for such work until safety guidelines are clarified.
The incident underscores the risks faced by labourers involved in riverbank infrastructure projects, prompting calls for stricter safety protocols and better equipment.
No official casualty figures have been released yet, and the situation remains under close monitoring by district officials.