December 18, 2024 8:18 PM

Ferry tragedy near Mumbai: two dead, 77 rescued; search underway for missing passengers

Mumbai witnessed a tragic ferry accident on Wednesday evening as a vessel capsized near Uran, Karanja, leaving two people dead and five others missing. The ferry, carrying 85 individuals, including five crew members, was en route to Elephanta Island when the incident occurred around 6:30 PM, officials reported. The Indian Coast Guard (ICG), supported by local authorities, has been leading search and rescue efforts. According to the Coast Guard, 77 people have been successfully rescued, and two ...