At Least 13 Dead in India Boat Accident

Rautahat. A boat accident while crossing the Ganges River in Bihar, India, has caused a major human tragedy. At least 13 people have died when a boat capsized in Raghopur of Vaishali district. The news that most of the deceased are children has plunged the local area into mourning.

According to Indian media, more than 25 people were traveling in a small boat to attend a feast on Tuesday night around 8:30 PM. The passengers drowned in the river when the boat suddenly capsized while crossing the Ganges River.