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Saran, Bihar: Tragedy strikes after a boat capsized near Matiyar village in the Manjhi block of Saran district on Wednesday evening. Two people killed in the incident. Ten people managed to reach safety, and seven more are being rescued. The ill-fated vessel, which was carrying 19 passengers at the time, experienced a disastrous turn of events, prompting a quick response from local authorities.
Saran District Magistrate Aman Samir immediately reached the spot and spoke to the affected persons. He shared that the groups on the boat regularly used it for their daily farming activities, boarding the boat in the morning and returning in the evening. However, the boat, which was carrying more passengers than its recommended capacity, met with an accident near Matiyar Ghat, not far from the Uttar Pradesh border.
“We are at the spot and spoke to the people here. We also spoke with some of the people who were on the boat. They said that they used to go there for farming every morning and come back in the evening. They were 19 in number. As per the information available to us, 10 of them are safe, 2 died and 7 others are being rescued,” he was quoted as saying by sources.
The cause of the incident is also under investigation. According to sources, preliminary investigation by Aman Sameer indicates that the accident may have occurred due to sudden shift of passengers to one side of the boat. The reasons for this sudden change are not yet known.
According to the report, local police are actively involved in the ongoing rescue operation, working to save the remaining individuals who are trapped or missing. Despite the difficulties posed by this unfortunate incident, authorities remain committed to their efforts, with the search set to resume on Thursday.
In response to this tragic incident, it is important to raise awareness about water safety and the need for preventive measures. Education on the risks associated with overloading boats, the importance of life jackets and following safety protocols can help reduce accidents.
