- Boat carrying 14 people capsized in flood-swollen Ganga River.
- Two people died, five others still missing after incident.
- Seven rescued safely, bodies recovered by rescue teams.
- Tragedy highlights risks of boat travel in flood zones.
Patna Boat Accident: A major boat accident was reported from flood-affected Patna after a boat carrying 14 people capsized in the swollen waters of the Ganga River, triggering a large-scale rescue operation.
Authorities confirmed that two people have died in the incident, while five others remain missing. Rescue teams from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) are continuing search operations in the river.
Boat Overturns Amid Flood Conditions
The accident took place in a flood-hit area of Patna where rising water levels and strong river currents have created dangerous conditions for movement through the Ganga.
According to officials, there were 14 people on board when the boat overturned in the river. Panic spread immediately after the vessel capsized, with locals and emergency teams rushing to the spot.
Bar SDPO Ramakrishna said that there were a total of 14 people on the boat.
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Seven Rescued Safely, Bodies Recovered
Officials stated that seven people managed to come out of the river safely after the accident.
Rescue personnel later recovered the bodies of two individuals who drowned in the incident. Their identities are yet to be officially confirmed.
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The tragedy has once again highlighted the risks faced by residents in flood-affected regions where boats often become the primary mode of transportation during heavy flooding.
