Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:38pm on 18 Dec 2024,Wednesday India
Navy speedboat undergoing engine trials collided with a ferry near Mumbai, leaving 13 dead, including a naval officer and two technicians. The ferry, carrying 110 passengers, was en route to Elephanta Island. Ten ferry passengers died, while 102 people, including two from the speedboat, were rescued. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis announced ₹5 lakh compensation for the victims’ families. Rescue operations by the Navy, Coast Guard, and local authorities are ongoing. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh expressed deep sadness over the incident. The accident occurred around 4 pm, with the ferry tilting after the collision.
