On January 14, 2017, a ship carrying over 40 passengers was overturned at Ganges in the Indian city of Patna, Bihar, killing 25 people. The boat was about to reach the bank when it reversed. Overloading is suspected to be the cause of the accident.
Video 2017 Patna boat accident
Incident
The boat returned from a kite festival on an island called Ganga Diyara in the middle of the Ganges River, as part of the celebration of Makar Sankranti in the city of Patna. The little boat, which is packed with passengers, will reach the bank when it's upside down. Capacity of the ship is 30 people, but estimates from local officials place the load at 40 to 50.
Maps 2017 Patna boat accident
Rescue operation
The rescue operation found 19 bodies on Jan. 14, and five more on January 15 before they ended once, according to local police, no missing people are more extraordinary. Nine people were taken from the river by saviors, while about a dozen swim to shore. Eight people were hospitalized at Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH)
Relief
The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, announced the payment of the ex Gratia from the National Fund of the Prime Minister of INR2 lakh for the immediate family of those who died in a ship accident and INR50 thousand for those serious. injured. Chief Minister of Bihar, Nitish Kumar also announced that compensation from INR4 lakh will be given to the families of each person who died.
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