Twelve students and two teachers are believed to have lost their lives in Gujarat, India, following the capsizing of a boat carrying them on a school picnic.
The incident occurred on Harni Lake in Vadodara, and the cause is yet unknown.
Approximately 27 individuals were on board, with seven rescued so far and receiving treatment at a nearby hospital.
Police Commissioner Anupam Singh Gehlot revealed that the victims were not provided with life jackets during the ill-fated boat ride.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences on X (formerly Twitter), stating, “My thoughts are with the bereaved families in this hour of grief.”
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel announced financial assistance, with 400,000 rupees ($4,800; £3,800) for the families of the deceased and 50,000 rupees ($600; £475) for the injured.
Boat accidents are unfortunately common in India, where vessels often face issues such as overcrowding, poor maintenance, and a lack of safety equipment.
This tragic event follows a pattern seen last year when 22 people lost their lives in a boat capsizing in Kerala, southern India.
Source-BBC
