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Bihar Narrow Escape
✍️ Amar Ujala · Muzaffarpur
🗓 19 Jul 2026, 04:32 PM
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A boat carrying 35-40 passengers capsized in the Bagmati River in Sitamarhi, but all passengers were rescued safely. Local villagers and youths jumped into the river to rescue the passengers.
A major accident was averted in Sitamarhi, Bihar, when a boat carrying excess passengers capsized in the Bagmati River. The boat was carrying 35-40 passengers, beyond its capacity, when it tipped over. However, thanks to the quick thinking and bravery of local villagers and youths, all passengers were rescued safely. The incident occurred at Khadka Ghat in Sitamarhi, where the boat was attempting to cross the river. The swift action of the locals prevented a potential disaster, and all passengers were accounted for and safe.