22 drown as boat capsizes in Yamuna river
The boat carrying 60 people capsized and 22 persons drowned. Police and PAC personnel have fished out 22 bodies so far while 10 others have been rescued.
By PTI | Updated:
BAGHPAT (UP): At least 22 people drowned and many others were missing after an overloaded boat capsized in the Yamuna river on Thursday in Uttar Pradesh's Baghpat district.
The boat carrying 60 people capsized and 22 persons drowned, District Magistrate Bhawani Singh said
Police and PAC personnel have fished out 22 bodies so far while 10 others have been rescued.
A search is on to trace others.
Villagers told the police the boat was overcrowded, which could be one reason for the tragedy.
The boat carrying 60 people capsized and 22 persons drowned, District Magistrate Bhawani Singh said
Police and PAC personnel have fished out 22 bodies so far while 10 others have been rescued.
A search is on to trace others.
Villagers told the police the boat was overcrowded, which could be one reason for the tragedy.
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