Mumbai: 13 Dead in Nilkamal Boat Accident, Financial Aid Announced by Chief Minister
Mumbai: 13 Dead in Nilkamal Boat Accident, Financial Aid Announced by Chief Minister
Devendra Fadnavis Announces Compensation:
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis addressed the media in Nagpur regarding the Nilkamal boat accident. He announced financial assistance of ₹5 lakh for the families of each deceased.
This video captures the moment when a speed boat dashed into a passenger boat near gateway of India, causing the passenger boat to capsize. As many as 60 people are believed to be on board. Many rescued, some missing. Rescue operation underway. pic.twitter.com/cn2nHQ2hZn
— Radhika Ramaswamy (@radhika1705) December 18, 2024
The tragic incident occurred near the Gateway of India, where the Nilkamal passenger boat capsized. Thirteen passengers lost their lives, while two others sustained serious injuries and are currently undergoing treatment at a naval hospital. Rescue operations have been successful in saving 101 passengers so far.
Speaking about the incident, Fadnavis provided details on how the accident occurred.
Mumbai, Maharashtra: A Boat heading to Elephanta Island capsizes near Gateway of India. Navy, JNPA, Coast Guard, three rescue teams from the Yellow Gate Police Station, and local fishing boats assisted with the rescue and relief operations at the incident site. pic.twitter.com/XIfHYDyPjr
— IANS (@ians_india) December 18, 2024
What Did Devendra Fadnavis Say?
According to the Chief Minister, the accident happened when the Nilkamal passenger boat collided with a naval vessel in the Arabian Sea. The collision occurred around 4 PM. By 7 PM, 13 people had been declared dead, including three naval personnel and ten passengers. Two individuals sustained serious injuries and are being treated at a naval hospital.
VIDEO | Here's what Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) said on Navy's speedboat collision with Neelkamal ferry off Mumbai coast
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) December 18, 2024
"101 people have been rescued, and 13 people have died, including 10 civilians and 3 Navy personnel. Two others are critically injured… pic.twitter.com/qiFXczdboH
Fadnavis assured that ongoing rescue efforts would provide a clearer picture by tomorrow. He confirmed that the state government has deployed its resources to assist in the operations. The Chief Minister also announced that financial assistance of ₹5 lakh would be provided to the families of the deceased through the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund. Additionally, a thorough investigation will be conducted into the incident.
He further explained that the Nilkamal boat was functioning properly, but the naval vessel, which was undergoing engine testing, experienced a technical failure. This caused the driver to lose control, leading to the collision and subsequent accident.
