Mumbai Boat Accident 14 People Lost Their Life A terrible boat catastrophe happened close to Mumbai, India, on December 18, 2024. Neelkamal was a passenger ferry that capsized after colliding with a navy speedboat. Both civilians and navy personnel were among the 14 people killed in this tragedy.
What Happened?
More than 100 people were traveling to the Elephanta Caves, a well-liked tourist attraction close to Mumbai, aboard the Neelkamal boat. An engine failure caused a naval speedboat undertaking engine trials to lose control and crash into the ferry at around 4 p.m. The Neelkamal fell as a result of a crash.
Rescue Efforts
Rescue efforts were initiated right after the incident. Several ships and helicopters were sent out by the Indian Navy, the Coast Guard, and the Marine Police to look for survivors. Consequently, 99 individuals were pulled out of the sea. Regretfully, 14 people died, and efforts to find any other missing people are still ongoing.
Government Response
Deep sadness at the event was conveyed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He declared ₹200,000 in financial aid for each deceased person’s family and ₹50,000 for accident victims.
About the Elephanta Caves
The Elephanta Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage site, are situated on Elephanta Island, which is near Mumbai. Interestingly, these caverns, which are from the fifth and sixth centuries A.D., are popular throughout the year because of their rock-cut sculptures. Usually, tourists are taken to the island from Mumbai’s Gateway of India by ferry; the journey takes about an hour. As a result, this trip gives visitors a picturesque experience in addition to a window into India’s rich past.
Safety Concerns
The region’s marine safety has come under scrutiny as a result of this unfortunate incident. Mumbai Boat Accident 14 People Lost Their Life It is anticipated that authorities will conduct a comprehensive investigation into the collision’s cause and put policies in place to stop such incidents in the future.
#Mumbai: A passenger boat 'Mustaqueen' that ferried people between Elephanta and ferry wharf/gateway sank off the Ballard pier coast on Saturday morning. Fortunately there were no casualties as only a few people, mostly crew, aboard were saved by the boat nearby. pic.twitter.com/YLu3NOG0bU
— TOI Mumbai (@TOIMumbai) May 15, 2022How It Was Occur
Tissue papers used by Ambanis cost more than lives in India. Shocking tragedy of #boataccident in Mumbai. 100% avoidable. But no value of human lives. 13 dead so far. Many injured. pic.twitter.com/T3rLPRAIRt
— Ganeshan (@ganeshan_iyer) December 18, 2024Also, Check The Big Fire on Jaipur-Ajmer Highway.
