At least 13 folks have died after an Indian Navy speedboat misplaced management and hit a passenger ferry off the coast of Mumbai, a navy spokesman mentioned.
Among the victims had been three naval personnel, whereas greater than 100 folks had been rescued, Maharashtra state chief minister Devendra Fadnavis mentioned.
Footage of the crash posted on-line exhibits the speedboat spinning earlier than crashing into the ferry, which subsequently capsizes.
The Indian Navy mentioned there was an “engine malfunction”.
The privately owned ferry was heading in the direction of the Elephanta Caves, a well-liked vacationer vacation spot, when it was hit by the speedboat.
“A Navy vessel present process engine testing misplaced management and collided with a passenger ferry,” the navy mentioned in an announcement, including that it regretted the “tragic loss” of life.
A passenger on board the vessel instructed information channel ABP Majha: “The speedboat crashed into our boat and water began getting into our boat which capsized. The driver requested us to put on our life jackets”.
“I swam for quarter-hour earlier than I used to be rescued by one other boat,” mentioned the passenger, who didn’t determine himself.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted: “The boat accident in Mumbai is gloomy. Condolences to the bereaved households. I pray that the injured get well quickly.”
