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One dies after ferry from Gateway of India to Elephanta Caves capsizes. Photo Courtesy: X page video grab

Mumbai: One dies after ferry from Gateway of India to Elephanta Caves capsizes

| @indiablooms | Dec 18, 2024, at 07:15 pm

At least one person died and three people went missing after a ferry boat carrying passengers from Gateway of India to Elephanta Caves capsized off Elephanta Islands in Mumbai, on Wednesday.

The rescue operation is currently ongoing.

According to reports, the mishap occurred after a defence vehicle hit the ferry.

Maharashtra Maritime Board CEO Manik Gursal told Hindustan Times that 56 persons rescued were taken to Navi Mumbai, 10 to Mumbai Dockyard and nine to Gateway of India.

He added that five people are missing and the search to trace them is on.

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis said most of the passengers have been rescued.

"We have received reports of an accident involving the boat Nilkamal, which was heading towards Elephanta. Boats from the Navy, Coast Guard, Port and Police teams have been immediately dispatched for assistance. We are in constant touch with the district and police administration and fortunately most of the citizens have been rescued," the CM posted on X.

"However, rescue operations are still underway. Orders have been given to the district administration to deploy all the necessary machinery for the rescue operation," he said.

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