At least 13 children drowned after a boat capsized in the Ganges River in the Vaishali district of Bihar, eastern India, on Tuesday evening.
According to Indian authorities, all of the victims were under the age of 15 and were travelling to a festival when the vessel overturned.
Rescue operation underway
Police spokesperson Subodh Kumar said six people were rescued, while search operations remained ongoing.
Authorities have not yet confirmed how many people were on board at the time of the accident.
Major #boat #accident has occurred in #Raghopur block, resulting in tragic deaths of 13 children Incident took place in #Ganges River near Rampur Shyamchand village in Raghopur block. Reports indicate that the accident was caused by boat splitting apart. https://t.co/qsRBWcOfMj
— Nikita Sareen (@NikitaS_Live) October 14, 2026
Prime Minister expresses condolences
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences to the victims' families in a message posted on X.
"My thoughts are with the bereaved families in this difficult time. I pray for the speedy recovery of those injured."
Investigation continues
Officials are continuing rescue and recovery efforts in the area as they work to determine the exact circumstances of the accident and the total number of passengers aboard the boat.
Source: CNA
