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Tragedy in Hajipur: 11 Drown as Boat Capsizes in Ganges River
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News18•13-10-2026, 22:47
Tragedy in Hajipur: 11 Drown as Boat Capsizes in Ganges River
- •A major boat accident occurred in the Ganges River in Hajipur, Bihar, carrying over 15 passengers.
- •The tragedy resulted in the unfortunate death of 11 people by drowning, with fears that the death toll may rise.
- •Rescue operations by local police and administration successfully saved 5 people from the river.
- •The passengers were reportedly traveling to attend a dinner event when the boat capsized near Rampur Shyamchand village.
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A boat carrying people who were going to a dinner event capsized in the Ganges River near Rampur Shyamchand village in Hajipur.
The Vaishali District Magistrate confirmed that 11 people tragically drowned in the accident, while 5 people were successfully rescued and pulled to safety.
The administration had prohibited private boat operations because of rising water levels in the Ganga, but boats were reportedly still being used to ferry people across the river.
