Mumbai: The death toll in the tragic boat accident near the Gateway of India in Mumbai this afternoon rose to 13 which included 3 Navy personnel, informed Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
While sharing the latest updates of the mishap with the media persons, Fadnavis said, “Near Mumbai, at the Butcher Island, a Navy boat collided with ‘Neelkamal’ passenger vessel at around 3.55 PM. As per the information till 7.30 PM, 101 have been rescued safely and 13 people have died. Among the 13 deceased, 10 are civilians and 3 are Navy personnel. Two people who are critically injured are admitted to the Navy hospital.”
“Using 11 craft and 4 helicopters, the Navy, Coast Guard and police have carried out the rescue operations. The final information regarding any more missing people will be available tomorrow morning,” he added.
The Maharashtra CM also announced to provide an ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh each from the CM relief fund to the next kin of the deceased persons and the entire incident would be investigated by the police and the Navy.
