Dec 18, 2024 07:28 PM IST
The Elephanta island is off Mumbai and homes the well-known Gharpuri caves, a vacationer vacation spot.
A ferry boat carrying passengers from Gateway of India to Elephanta Caves capsized off Elephanta Islands close to Mumbai on Wednesday. One individual has died and three are lacking.
The incident occurred when a defence vessel collided with the ferry.
Rescue operations underway to evacuate passengers after a ferry boat they have been travelling in capsized off Elephanta Islands close to Mumbai.
Maharashtra Maritime Board CEO Manik Gursal instructed HT that 56 individuals rescued have been taken to Navi Mumbai, 10 to Mumbai Dockyard and 9 to Gateway of India. He added that 5 persons are lacking and the search to hint them is on.
The island is off Mumbai and homes the well-known Gharpuri caves, a vacationer vacation spot.
“The Coast Guard and Navy have joined the search operations. Our ships are in the area and we are searching for survivors. The Coast Guard was alerted by Harbour Master of Mumbai Port Authority. The incident happened at around 4 pm,” Coast Guard inspector basic Bhisham Sharma stated.
“Rescue efforts launched by the navy in coordination with the Coast Guard and marine police. 11 Navy boats, three boats of Marine Police, and a boat of Coast guard are in the area. Further, four helicopters are undertaking search and rescue,” an Indian Navy spokesperson said.
‘Most of the citizens rescued’: Maharashtra CM
Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis said on X,”We have received reports of an accident involving the boat Nilkamal, which was heading towards Elephanta. Boats from the Navy, Coast Guard, Port, and Police teams have been immediately dispatched for assistance.”
“We are in constant touch with the district and police administration and fortunately most of the citizens have been rescued. However, rescue operations are still underway. Orders have been given to the district administration to deploy all the necessary machinery for the rescue operation,” the chief minister added.
The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority chairperson Unmesh Wagh instructed HT {that a} pilot vessel of JNPA was passing the accident website. It will possibly carry 10 individuals, however they rescued 40 and introduced them to JNPA hospital.
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