07.05.2026 13:17
In India's Uttar Pradesh state, a boat carrying a family capsized due to heavy rain. Three people died, while three others went missing. Search and rescue operations are ongoing.
In the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, a boat carrying a family capsized in a river, resulting in 3 deaths and 3 missing persons. The boat accident occurred last night on the Yamuna River, which flows through the Hamirpur district in northern India's Uttar Pradesh state.
BOAT CAPSIZED DUE TO HEAVY RAIN
The boat, carrying a family of 9 who were returning from crossing the river to collect fruit after a wedding ceremony, capsized due to heavy rain on the way back. In a statement by local authorities, it was reported that 3 of the 9 people who fell into the water were rescued by their own efforts and with the help of nearby fishermen.
SEARCH FOR 3 MISSING CHILDREN CONTINUES
As a result of efforts by national and local search and rescue teams dispatched to the area, the lifeless bodies of 3 people, including one woman, were recovered. It was reported that search and rescue operations for the 3 children missing in the river are continuing with the participation of divers. Authorities have called on the public to stay away from the riverbanks due to ongoing search activities and challenging conditions.