In India, Twenty Two Dies In A Capsized Boat
In India, Twenty Two Dies In A Capsized Boat

In India, Twenty Two Dies In A Capsized Boat

In India, Twenty Two Dies In A Capsized Boat

Twenty two people have died after a packed tourist boat capsized in India Southern Kerala state .

The death toll could rise as rescue efforts are under way on Monday and the vessel is pulled from muddy waters.

Overcrowding caused the double-Decker boat to capsize, Abdul Nazar, junior superintendent of police of malappuram district, told reuters.

The boat was reportedly carrying about 50 people, or double its capacity, when it overturned on Sunday night.

Indian prime minister narendra modi expressed condolences on twitter, saying he was “pained by the loss of lives”.

Many passengers were trapped under the boat and the darkness held back rescue efforts, according to local media.

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the casualties included women and children on school holiday.

The exact number of missing passengers was not immediately clear. Authorities said they are investigating the cause of the mishap.

Many of the other passengers were also not wearing life jackets at the time of the incident, survivors told local media.

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