13 dead, 20 missing as boat capsizes in eastern India


(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency) At least 13 people have died and 20 were missin

when a boat capsized in the eastern Indian state of Orissa, new

reports and officials said Monday, according to dpa



The boat carrying more than 100 passengers sank in the Hirakud da

Reservoir Sunday evening. The passengers were local residents out fo

A picnic who had hired the boat



The victims included five women and two children, broadcaster NDTV reported



Local police chief BP Panda said 11 bodies had been recovered so far

And the death toll could increase because 20 people were stil

Missing. More than 80 people were rescued



'Initial investigations show the boat capsized due to overcrowding

Witnesses said water had started gushing into the boat, that led t

capsize,' he said


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