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13 Dead as Boat Capsizes During Festival Feast in Vaishali, Bihar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 14 Oct 2026, 09:31 AM
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A boat carrying around 20 people traveling to a festival feast capsized in Vaishali district, Bihar, resulting in the tragic death of 13 individuals on Tuesday night.
A tragic accident occurred on Tuesday night in the Ramapur Shyamchand Panchayat of Ragohpur police station area in Vaishali district, Bihar. A small boat carrying approximately 20 people capsized while they were traveling to a community feast.
The boat overturned in the middle of the river, leading to the drowning of 13 people. The incident turned a festive occasion into a scene of mourning for the affected families.
Local authorities responded to the site of the accident to manage the situation and assist in the recovery efforts. The exact cause of the boat's capsize is yet to be determined, but the high number of passengers on a small vessel is believed to have contributed to the instability.
The incident has drawn attention to the safety concerns associated with river transport in the region, particularly during festive seasons when many people travel by boat for social gatherings.
The boat overturned in the middle of the river, leading to the drowning of 13 people. The incident turned a festive occasion into a scene of mourning for the affected families.
Local authorities responded to the site of the accident to manage the situation and assist in the recovery efforts. The exact cause of the boat's capsize is yet to be determined, but the high number of passengers on a small vessel is believed to have contributed to the instability.
The incident has drawn attention to the safety concerns associated with river transport in the region, particularly during festive seasons when many people travel by boat for social gatherings.