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Bihar Boat Capsizes, 11 Dead Including Minors, Rescue Efforts Continue
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🗓 14 Oct 2026, 07:02 AM
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A boat carrying passengers capsized on a river in Bihar, killing 11 people, including minors. Rescue teams are still working to locate survivors.
A boat carrying passengers capsized on a river in Bihar on Tuesday, resulting in the deaths of 11 people, among them several minors. The incident occurred in the early hours, and the exact location along the river remains under investigation.
Rescue teams from the state disaster management authority and local police have been deployed to the site. Boats, helicopters, and water rescue units are searching for survivors, while medical teams are on standby to provide emergency care.
Bihar’s Chief Minister has expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy and directed the government to conduct a thorough inquiry into the cause of the capsizing. Officials have urged passengers to adhere to safety regulations and to avoid overcrowding on river vessels.
The incident has prompted calls for stricter enforcement of safety standards on inland water transport and for better training of crew members to handle emergencies.
Rescue teams from the state disaster management authority and local police have been deployed to the site. Boats, helicopters, and water rescue units are searching for survivors, while medical teams are on standby to provide emergency care.
Bihar’s Chief Minister has expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy and directed the government to conduct a thorough inquiry into the cause of the capsizing. Officials have urged passengers to adhere to safety regulations and to avoid overcrowding on river vessels.
The incident has prompted calls for stricter enforcement of safety standards on inland water transport and for better training of crew members to handle emergencies.